Korhi barb (Hypselobarbus micropogon)

Scientific name: Hypselobarbus micropogon Valenciennes, 1842

Korhi barb (Hypselobarbus micropogon)

The Korhi barb (Hypselobarbus micropogon) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: Asia, headwaters of Cauvery in Nilgiri, Wynaad and Karnataka in India. Endangered in India.

Biology

Inhabits deeper part of large streams and rivers along the base of the ghats. Has been introduced into reservoirs and lakes in peninsular India. Prefers rocky streams and fast flowing rivers. Feeds on debris and plant matter. Spawns in the upper Cauvery.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hypselobarbus micropogon
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
90.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: headwaters of Cauvery in Nilgiri, Wynaad and Karnataka in India. Endangered in India.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 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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