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Labeo dyocheilus pakistanicus (Torki)

Geographical Distribution:

Pakistan & India

Fish: Labeo dyocheilus pakistanicus 

Morphological Characters:

 It is similar to pahari rohu, however it differs from pahari rohu in having lobes on each side of snout. Snout has no groove on dorsal side as is present in case of Pahari rohu. Only two small maxillary barbells are present on the sides of the mouth.

Feeding:

 It is herbivorous fish and its feeding behavior is similar to other carps. It is the substitute of rohu in mountainous area.

Breeding:

 It spawns during July to August. The pattern of breeding is similar to that of rohu and thaila. The temperature required for reproduction is 20-26 oC. Fecundity rate is about 50,000 eggs/kg body weight.

Prospects in Aquaculture:

 Its growth rate is poor as compared to other culturable species. It is not commonly cultured in central and southern Punjab.