Common names:
Chidu, Chikka karsae, Kanchan Puti
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
freshwater
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Uses:
live export: yes;
Comments:
Occurs in Assam, northeastern Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab (Ref. 41236) and Maharashtra (Ref. 43634). Found in Ganges, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi and Cauvery river systems where it is widespread in the Cauvery watershed and is more abundant in the hills than the plains (Ref. 4832). Common (and probably introduced) in Kashmir Valley (Ref. 33323). Present in Nainital, Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal lakes (Ref. 89721). Popularly used for aquarium (Ref. 44325). Also Ref. 1479, 33323, 43640, 45255, 75154.
Status of threat: Vulnerable in Western Ghats (Ref. 50614).
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Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html
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Occurrences:
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Main Ref:
Menon, A.G.K., 1999
National Database:
分类 / Names 俗名 | 同种异名 | Catalog of Fishes(属, 种) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa
Teleostei > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Smiliogastrinae
Etymology: Pethia:Pethia is the generic vernacular name for small cyprinids in Sinhala.. More on author: Hamilton.
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