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Description |
Asia: India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar (Ref. 4832). Reported from Afghanistan (Ref. 41034).
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is known from Northern India (Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Orissa), Bangladesh, Nepal (in Kosi and Karnali rivers to an altitude of 1,650 m), Myanmar and Pakistan (known from North West Frontier Province and Punjab).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Bangladesh; India; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan
Additional data:
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Population [top]
Population: It is likely that this species abundance varies over its range. In Nepal it is reported to be a common species (Sreatha 1999), but in the Hakaluki Haor wetland system, in the north eastern region of Bangladesh, it is considered to be nearly extinct (Warne 2005).
Current Population Trend: Stable
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: L. angra is a benthopelagic and potamodromous species that inhabits rivers, lakes and ponds. This is a herbivorous column feeding species.
Systems: Freshwater
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: L. angra is an important food fish. It is one of the favourite food fish in the Gandaki Basin, Nepal, and sells for around RsN 60 per kg.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): There are no threats currently known for this species.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: It is not known if there are any conservation measures in place or needed.
Citation: Devi, R. & Boguskaya, N. 2009. Labeo angra. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2009: e.T169633A6658673. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T169633A6658673.en. Downloaded on 25 July 2016.
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