Labeo nandina (Hamilton, 1822)
Labeo nandina
photo by Bakalial, B.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  81.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 10,000.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  Asia: India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in rivers and beels (Ref. 1479). Occurs in the upper reaches of large rivers (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 20 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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