Catla
📖 Overview
Adults occur in rivers, lakes and culture ponds . Mature individuals breed in rivers . Surface and mid-water feeders, mainly omnivorous with juveniles feeding on aquatic and terrestrial insects, detritus and phytoplankton.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Body deep, with depth 2.5 to 3 times in standard length . Has a large, upturned mouth , with a prominent protruding lower jaw . Pectoral fins long, extending to pelvic fins; scales conspicuously large .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Catla is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Catla is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Catla is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; potamodromous ; depth range 5 - ? m . Subtropical; 18°C - 28°C ; 34°N - 19°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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