📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rivers. They spawn during the southwest monsoon. Do not normally breed in ponds. Artificial breeding done through hypophysation. Cultured in ponds along with other carp species.
Scientific Name
Labeo gonius
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Kuria labeo is currently being
compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kuria labeo is currently being
reviewed.
🦐 Diet
aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 38°N - 8°S Recorded from Afghanistan (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.00631 × L3.05
(TL)
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
IUCN Category
Least Concern
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
82.00/100
Very High vulnerability
Latitude Range
38°N
–
8°S
Described By
Hamilton, 1822
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Kuria labeo is an edible species."
✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
- 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
✗ Avoid If
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking
Grilling
Pan-frying
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Protein |
16.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) |
229 mg
|
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Kuria labeo has not yet been
assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g
- Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
Proximate Composition
Energy125 kcal
Moisture75 %
Protein20 %
Total Fat4 %
Ash1.3 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g
Omega-3 Total1 g
EPA0.3 g
DHA0.5 g
Omega-6 Total0.3 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus220 mg
Potassium380 mg
Sodium55 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium32 µg
Vitamin B122 µg
📊 Population Dynamics
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Region |
Index |
Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
|
Language |
Common Names |
|
🇬🇧English
|
Kuria labeo
|
|
🌍CES
|
labeo ganžské
|
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Kuria labeo.
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed
.