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Ecology of Labeo rohita
 
Main Ref. Khan, H.A. and V.G. Jhingran, 1975
Distribution
Marine - Neritic
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
 Marine - Oceanic
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
 Brackishwater
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
 Freshwater
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Labeo rohita may be found.
Remarks Inhabits rivers (Ref. 4832). A diurnal species and usually solitary. Burrows occasionally. Maximum altitude at 500 m and minimum temperature of 14°C. Feeds on detritus, plants and invertebrates (Ref. 11027). Reproductive migration during the monsoon season towards shallow waters of flood plains. Non-spawning adults usually found feeding in littoral zones.

Substrate

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations solitary;
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type ref Alikunhi, K.H., 1958
Feeding habit grazing on aquatic plants
Feeding habit ref Alikunhi, K.H., 1958
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 2.14 0.04
Ref. Alikunhi, K.H., 1958
From individual food items 2.19 0.12 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Luna, Susan M. on 10.19.90
Modified by Pablico, Grace Tolentino on 11.15.07
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