Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.28; tm=3-5)
Distribution:
Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.
Diagnosis:
Dorsalsoft rays (total): 17-17; Analspines: 0-0; Analsoft rays: 7-8. Body deep, with depth 2.5 to 3 times in standard length (Ref. 4832). Has a large, upturned mouth (Ref. 3264), with a prominent protruding lower jaw (Ref. 4832). Pectoral fins long, extending to pelvic fins; scales conspicuously large (Ref. 4832).
Biology:
Occurs in rivers, lakes and culture ponds (Ref. 41236). Breeds in rivers (Ref. 4832). Surface and mid-water feeders, mainly omnivorous with juveniles feeding on aquatic and terrestrial insects, detritus and phytoplankton
Sri lanka is report to have varieties of Fresh Water Fishes. Among them there are endemic species that can be found only in sri lanka. Most of them are near extinction due to deforestation over-fishing, pollution.Our main objective is to give and idea about these species and the importance of conservation.
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