Deccan white carp explained

The Deccan white carp (Gymnostomus fulungee) is a species of freshwater cyprinid fish native to Karnataka and Maharashtra in India[1] initially but later to other states after the construction of dams. It is currently widely distributed across the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.

The species can attain a length of 30 cm. It is used for food but does not support large fisheries. It is often sold in local markets.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 31 October 2012. Deccan White Carp (Cirrhinus fulungee) Ecological Risk Screening Summary. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170221171527/https://www.fws.gov/fisheries/ans/erss/uncertainrisk/Cirrhinus-fulungee-WEB-10-31-2012.pdf. 21 February 2017. 3 July 2021. Conserving the Nature of America. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.