Catla (Catla catla)

Scientific name: Catla catla Hamilton, 1822

The Catla (Catla catla) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–28°C (64–82°F). Native range: Asia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.

Catla care at a glance

Temperature
18–28°C (64–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Body deep, with depth 2.5 to 3 times in standard length. Has a large, upturned mouth, with a prominent protruding lower jaw. Pectoral fins long, extending to pelvic fins; scales conspicuously large.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Catla catla
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
182
Depth range
5 m (16 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; potamodromous; depth range 5 - ? m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: highly commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.28; tm=3-5)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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