| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | commercial | Ref. | Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran, 1991 |
| Aquaculture | likely future use | Ref. | Arunachalam, M. and A. Manimekalan, 2000 |
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | Yes | ||
| Saltwater | Yes | ||
| Live export | live food | ||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | common (usually seen) | Ref. | Gopi, K.C., 2000 |
| Comments |
Known throughout India (Ref. 43638): in Maharashtra (Ref. 43634); Bhavani, Moyar, Tamil Nadu; Karimpuzha, Kunthipuzha; Arikayam puzha, Kerala (Ref. 44148); Andamans (Ref. 45255). There is a good live export market for both the elvers and the adults (Ref. 4832). Utilized as food by the tribal people, "Kanis" of Kanyakumari District (Ref. 45217). Highly prized as food fish because of its nutritional value. Fish mucous from live fish mixed with rice or wheat flour is used as medicine for arthritis. Also Ref. 43640.
Status of threat: Endangered (Ref. 44150). |
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html | ||