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Labeo porcellus (Heckel, 1844) Red fin labeo |
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photo by
Ramani Shirantha |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India and Sri Lanka. The status of threat refers to the population in Sri Lanka, which Pethiyagoda considers the valid name as Labeo lankae. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits large streams and rivers in the upper reaches (Ref. 41236). Found in reservoirs and still waters (Ref. 11966). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 September 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||