Rohu
Catalogue Type
Livestock, Poultry and Fish Breeds Catalogue
Scientific Name
Labeo rohita
Family
Cyprinidae
Distinguishing Characters
-Body bilaterally symmetrical and moderately elongate
-Mouth inferior and lips thick and fringed with distinct inner fold
-Scales cycloid
-Body colour blue to brownish along the back silvery on the sides and belly
-No teeth on jaws
-Pharyngeal teeth in three rows
-Red mark on each scale during the breeding season and the fins becomes grayish or black
-Mouth inferior and lips thick and fringed with distinct inner fold
-Scales cycloid
-Body colour blue to brownish along the back silvery on the sides and belly
-No teeth on jaws
-Pharyngeal teeth in three rows
-Red mark on each scale during the breeding season and the fins becomes grayish or black
Category
Fishes
Photo of Livestock/Poultry/Fish Breed
