| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Western Ghats up to the Deccan in India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits upper reaches of rivers (Ref. 41236). A prolific breeder and spawning commences on the onset of south-west monsoons (Ref. 4832). Suitable for aquaculture (Ref. 4832). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 September 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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