Gibelion catla (Hamilton, 1822)

Catla

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Cyprinus catla, Catla catla, Leuciscus catla, ... more
Common names	Katlya, Katol, Kapr indický, ... more

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Main reference

Menon, A.G.K. 1999. (Ref. 41236)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 182 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 41236); max. published weight: 38.6 kg (Ref. 72380)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; depth range 5 - ? m (Ref. 4832)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 18°C - 28°C (Ref. 12468); 34°N - 19°S

Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.
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Short description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Body deep, with depth 2.5 to 3 times in standard length (Ref. 4832). Has a large, upturned mouth (Ref. 3264), with a prominent protruding lower jaw (Ref. 4832). Pectoral fins long, extending to pelvic fins; scales conspicuously large (Ref. 4832).

Occurs in rivers, lakes and culture ponds (Ref. 41236). Breeds in rivers (Ref. 4832). Surface and mid-water feeders, mainly omnivorous with juveniles feeding on aquatic and terrestrial insects, detritus and phytoplankton.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: highly commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.28; tm=3-5)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (47 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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