Chaguni (Chagunius chagunio)

Scientific name: Chagunius chagunio Hamilton, 1822

Chaguni (Chagunius chagunio)

The Chaguni (Chagunius chagunio) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Asia, India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Chaguni care at a glance

Temperature
22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Body depth slightly more than head length; mouth narrow and subterminal; 2 pairs barbels, longer than orbit; eye-diameter 5 to 6.5 times in head; dorsal spine strong and serrated, the denticles strong and recurved; scales small, transverse scale-rows 11/9, circumferential scales 40-44; tubercles on snout and cheeks of females smaller than those of males.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chagunius chagunio
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
50.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - ? demersal; potamodromous
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

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