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Labeo bata
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 | Labeo | Reference | |
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| SubGenus | Vernacular Name | ||
| Species | bata | IUCN Threat Status-Year | Least Concern, 2011 |
| SubSpecies | Nat'l Threat Status-Year | Not Evaluated, 2000 | |
| Infraspecies | Reason for Change | ||
| Infraspecies Rank | CITES | ||
| Taxonomic Group | Fish | Native Status | Native |
| Scientific Name Author | (Hamilton, 1822) | Country Distribution | Myanmar |
| Citation | Description | Asia: India and Bangladesh. Reported from Pakistan (Ref. 4537).
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: Labeo bata is found in India and Bangladesh, and is also reported from Pakistan. This species has also been introduced into reservoirs where the species is cultivated.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Bangladesh; India; Myanmar
Introduced:
Nepal
Additional data:
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 500
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Population [top]
Population: A study which surveyed fish species availability in the fish landing centres of the Khulna District in Bangladesh, reported L. bata to be endangered, on the basis of abundance.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: L. bata is a benthopelagic and potamodromous species, which inhabits rivers. It is a herbivorous column feeder.
Systems: Freshwater
Movement patterns: Full Migrant
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: L. bata is an important commercial species for aquaculture. It is a much sought-after fish with a high value in the market.
The ration of wild caught to cultured specimens is not known.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): L. bata is an important commercial species for aquaculture. It is a much sought-after fish with a high value in the market, however fishing is not considered to be a great threat to the species due to the extent of aquaculture.
Loss of habitat and overexploitation may be local threats to wild populations.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: There are no conservation measures currently in place.
Citation: Rema Devi, K.R. & Ali, A. 2011. Labeo bata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T166595A6243968. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T166595A6243968.en. Downloaded on 25 July 2016.
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Record Level
Growth Parameters
| Temperature | 0 | Observed Weight | 0 |
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| Preparation Type | Related Catalog Item | ||
| Individual Count | 0 | GML Features | |
| Observerd Individual Count | 0 | Notes |
Collecting Event
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Additional Info
Synonyms To Manage Synonyms for Labeo bata, click this link: Synonyms. |
Cyprinus bata Hamilton, 1822 |
Common Names To Manage Common Names for Labeo bata, click this link: Common Names. |
Minor carp () |
Localities To Manage Localities for Labeo bata, click this link: Localities. |
Species Record Updated By:
Carlos Aurelio Callangan
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