Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Cyprinidae Scientific name Cirrhinus fulungee | Phylum Chordata Order Cypriniformes Genus Cirrhinus Rank Species | |
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Similar Pigmouth carp, Fringed‑lipped peninsula carp, Boggut labeo, Labeo coubie, Bangana ariza | ||
The Deccan white carp (Cirrhinus fulungee) is a species of freshwater cyprinid fish native to India. It is widely distributed across the Deccan plateau, in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
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.
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