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Cirrhinus cirrhosus
Country
| Country | Myanmar |
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| Continent Ocean | Asia |
Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia (COL) |
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| Phylum | Chordata (COL) |
| Class | Actinopterygii (COL) |
| Order | Cypriniformes (COL) |
| Family | Cyprinidae (COL) |
Taxonomy
| Genus | Cirrhinus | Reference | |
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| SubGenus | Vernacular Name | ||
| Species | cirrhosus | IUCN Threat Status-Year | Vulnerable, 2013 |
| SubSpecies | Nat'l Threat Status-Year | Not Evaluated, 2000 | |
| Infraspecies | Reason for Change | ||
| Infraspecies Rank | CITES | ||
| Taxonomic Group | Fish | Native Status | Not known |
| Scientific Name Author | (Bloch, 1795) | Country Distribution | Myanmar |
| Citation | Description | Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: Cirrhinus cirrhosus is presently known in its native range only from the Cauvery River system in India (Menon 2004). Historically the species was wider ranging, being known from the Godavari, Krishna and Cauvery Rivers (Day. F 1978, referenced in Menon 2004). It has been introduced to many countries outside of India.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
India (Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
Introduced:
Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mauritius; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; Philippines; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Viet Nam
Number of Locations: 1-5
Upper elevation limit (metres): 300
Upper depth limit (metres): 5
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Population [top]
Population: A decline in catch data has been observed in the past; in Indian reservoirs, the C. cirrhosus comprised 20-47 % of the catch in 1943 - 1944, but declined to 2% of the catch in 1965 - 1966 due to the introduction of the Gangetic major carps Catla catla and Labeo rohita.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
?Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: C. cirrhosus is benthopelagic and potamodromous plankton feeder. It inhabits fast flowing streams and rivers, but can tolerate high levels of salinity. Spawning occurs in marginal areas of the water body with a depth of 50-100 cm over a sand or clay substrate. A 6 kg female can lay a million eggs. Juveniles are omnivorous to about 5 cm total length (TL), adults are almost entirely herbivorous. This fish has a rapid growth rate; by the age of two individuals can reach a length of 60 cm and can weigh as much as 2 kg.
Systems: Freshwater
Movement patterns: Full Migrant
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: Due to its hardy nature and rapid growth, it is popular as a food fish. It is the most widely farmed species among the Indian major carps and an important component of carp polyculture throughout South Asia. It was introduced for aquaculture to other areas of India beyond its natural range in the early 1940s and in the 1950s and 1960s to other Asian countries. It fails to breed naturally in ponds, thus induced breeding is done. In Nepal, C. cirrhosus, along with two other cyprinids (L. rohita and C. catla), makes up a significant share of the total aquaculture production. These species are popular as a delicacy compared to other cultured exotic carps and accordingly fetch much higher prices.
This species has been introduced into many Asian countries as a food source; the percentage of wild harvest compared with aquaculture is not known.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): C. cirrhosus is threatened by introduced Gangetic major carps. In Indian reservoirs, the C. cirrhosus comprised 20-47 % of the catch in 1943 - 1944, but declined to 2% of the catch in 1965 - 1966 due to the introduction of the Gangetic major carps Catla catla and Labeo rohita.
Present threats to C. cirrhosus are loss of habitat, introduced species, overexploitation and pollution.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: It has been recommended that caution should be taken when stocking major Gangetic carps (carp species from the Ganges) in the river systems in peninsular India, to avoid the extirpation of the locally commercially important carps, such as C. cirrhosus.
Deep pools in the courses of rivers should be declared as sanctuaries and fishing strictly prohibited within them, to protect the brooders especially when they rest during the period of low discharge in summer months.
Citation: Rema Devi, K.R. & Ali, A. 2013. Cirrhinus cirrhosus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T166531A6230103. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T166531A6230103.en. Downloaded on 01 April 2016.
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Record Level
Growth Parameters
| Temperature | 0 | Observed Weight | 12700 |
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| Sex | Previous Catalog Number | ||
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| Individual Count | 0 | GML Features | |
| Observerd Individual Count | 0 | Notes |
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Additional Info
Synonyms To Manage Synonyms for Cirrhinus cirrhosus, click this link: Synonyms. |
Cirrhina blochii Valenciennes, 1842 ¦ Cirrhina chaudhryi Srivastava, 1968 ¦ Cirrhina cirrhosa (Bloch, 1795) ¦ Cirrhina leschenaultii (Valenciennes, 1842) ¦ Cirrhina plumbea (non Valenciennes, 1842) ¦ Cirrhina rubripinnis (non Valenciennes, 1842) ¦ Cirrhinius cirrhosus (Bloch, 1795) ¦ Cirrhinus blochii Valenciennes, 1842 ¦ Cirrhinus cauverii Jerdon, 1849 ¦ Cirrhinus chaudhryi Srivastava, 1968 ¦ Cirrhinus cirrhosa (Bloch, 1795) ¦ Cirrhinus cuvierii Jerdon, 1849 ¦ Cirrhinus horai Lakshmanan, 1966 ¦ Cyprinus cirrhosus Bloch, 1795 ¦ Cyprinus mrigala (non Hamilton, 1822) ¦ Dangila leschenaultii Valenciennes, 1842 ¦ Henicorhynchus horai (Lakshmanan, 1966) ¦ Mrigala buchanani Bleeker, 1860 ¦ |
Common Names To Manage Common Names for Cirrhinus cirrhosus, click this link: Common Names. |
White Carp () |
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Species Record Updated By:
Carlos Aurelio Callangan
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