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The Black rohu (Labeo calbasu) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 90 cm.
Description
The orangefin labeo is a large cyprinid from fresh water of South and Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 90 cm and has an elongate, dark-grey to blackish body with orange-tinted fins and an inferior, fleshy sucking mouth. As a bottom-feeder it lives in rivers, lakes and reservoirs and scrapes algae, aufwuchs and detritus from the bottom. It is an important food and farmed fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black rohu?
The Black rohu has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly black and shows a plain pattern. Dark body with orange fins and a sucker mouth; bottom-foraging farmed labeo
Where does the Black rohu live?
The Black rohu lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. South and Southeast Asia
How big does the Black rohu get?
The Black rohu grows to a maximum of about 90 cm.
Is the Black rohu dangerous to humans?
No, the Black rohu is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Black rohu edible?
Yes, the Black rohu is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Labeo
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