Diagnostic Description
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Moderate deep bodied, no bands or spots, 2 pairs of barbels, upper jaw longer, pre-dorsal scales 12; dorsal fin inserted equidistant between tip of snout and base of caudal fin.
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Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 13; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 6
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Trophic Strategy
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Prefers deep rocky pools, juveniles prefer pools and riffles (Ref. 43631). Adults mostly hide under bedrocks and boulders. Feeds on allochthonous plant materials and debris (Ref. 44151).
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Biology
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Occurs in deep large rivers in upland regions (Ref. 41236). Adults prefer deep rocky pools, mostly hide under bedrocks and boulders; while juveniles prefer pools and riffles (Ref. 43631, 44151). Feed on allochthonous plant materials and debris (Ref. 44151). Breed after the monsoon, when river gets stabilized; fries available during February and March (Ref. 44151).
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Importance
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aquaculture: experimental
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Krishna carp: Brief Summary
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Krishna Carp (Hypselobarbus dobsoni) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Hypselobarbus. They are found in parts of India.
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