Orangefin labeo
📖 Overview
Adults occur in rivers and ponds ; in slow-moving waters of rivers and feed on plants , filamentous algae and diatoms . Fecundity of 2 specimens (38.8-40.5 cm) ranged between 193,000 and 238,000 .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal soft rays: 8. Has a small, inferior mouth surrounded by fleshy lips.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orangefin labeo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Orangefin labeo is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; potamodromous ; depth range 10 - 10 m . Tropical; 25°N - 16°N South Western China.
🌿 Ecology
plants (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Orangefin labeo is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 200 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Orangefin labeo has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catla calbasu | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Cirrhine micropogon | Valenciennes | 1832 | Synonym |
| Cirrhinus belangeri | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
| Cyprinus calbasu | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Cyprinus micropogon | Valenciennes | 1832 | Synonym |
| Labeo calabasu | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Labeo colbasu | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Labeo nigrescens | Day | 1870 | Synonym |
| Labeo velatus | Valenciennes | 1841 | Synonym |
| Lebeo calbasu | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Morulius calbasu | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Rohita belangeri | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
| Rohita calbasu | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Rohita reynauldi | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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