Labeo bata (Hamilton, 1822)
Bata
Labeo bata
photo by Rahman, A.K.A.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  61 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  Asia: India, Bangladesh (Ref. 4832) and Pakistan (Ref. 4537).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit rivers (Ref. 4832).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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