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Devdevi labeo (Bangana devdevi) — Cyprinidae

Devdevi labeo

Bangana devdevi
Family: Cyprinidae

The Devdevi labeo (Bangana devdevi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 50 cm.

Length
50 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Herbivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Range
Asia: Myanmar, Thailand

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Description

The Devdevi labeo is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from clear, fast-flowing rivers of the Brahmaputra drainage in northeastern India and adjacent areas. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a streamlined, dark body with an inferior, sucking mouth with horny lips with which it rasps algae and growth from stones. As a bottom-oriented grazer it eats aufwuchs, algae and detritus. It is a local food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Devdevi labeo?

The Devdevi labeo has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.

Where does the Devdevi labeo live?

The Devdevi labeo lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Asia: Myanmar, Thailand

How big does the Devdevi labeo get?

The Devdevi labeo grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.

Is the Devdevi labeo dangerous to humans?

No, the Devdevi labeo 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.

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All data

Identification

English name
Devdevi labeo sourced
Scientific name
Bangana devdevi
Family
Cyprinidae

Appearance

Size class
Large verified
Max length (cm)
50.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Inferior (downward) sourced
Lips
Thick / fleshy sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Natural range
Asia: Myanmar, Thailand sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Herbivore sourced
Diet (detail)
Algae, seaweeds and plant material inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Bottom fishing with natural bait (worm, shrimp or fish) on or just above the seabed. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
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. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Bangana

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