Common names:
Bhongi, Cotio, Gila Khani
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
freshwater
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Importance:
of no interest
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Uses:
no uses
Comments:
Occurs in Assam (Brahmaputra drainage), West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab (Ref. 4832) and Maharashtra (Ref. 43634). Also Ref. 41236, 45255.
Status of threat: Low risk in Western Ghats (Ref. 50614).
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran, 1991
National Database:
Teleostei (teleosts) > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Smiliogastrinae
Etymology: Osteobrama:Greek, osteon = bone + old French breme, bresme, a fresh water fish; 1460 (Ref. 45335). More on author: Hamilton.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology