Freshwater aquaculture

Practical 1 - Study of cultivable carps

1.4. Labeo calbasu (kalbasu)

• Small head with subterminal mouth
• Fringed lips, small scales
• 4 barbels present
• Body bluish green
• Bottom feeder/omnivore
• Attains max. Length of 1 m
• Common in Indian rivers and occasionally in brackish waters