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  • Labeo rohita
  • Labeo rohita
  • Labeo rohita
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Scientific Name Labeo rohita    (Hamilton, 1822)
Common Name
Type Locality Gangetic provinces and Ava, India.
Synonym(s) Cyprinus rohita, Rohita buchanani
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Size 2000mm or 78.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal.
Pakistan Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Indian waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Bangladesh Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)
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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2010.
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges, pp 301, 388, Pl. 36 (fig. 85).
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Last Update 2025 Jan 01 12:55 (species record created: 2014 Nov 11 04:45)