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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Kuria labeo

Labeo gonius Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
150 cm
Max Weight
1.4 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
82.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 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
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
150 cm
Max Weight
1.4 kg
Latitude
8°S – 38°N
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
82.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 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

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
20cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 38°N - 8°S Recorded from Afghanistan (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00631 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
150cm
Max Weight
1,400g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
82.00/100
Very High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
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

Year Region Index Notes
- - -

🌐 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 .

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