Catla (Labeo catla; Bengali: কাতলা, romanized: kātlā) also known as the major South Asian carp, is an economically important South Asian freshwater fish in the carp family Cyprinidae.

Catla is endemic to the riverine system in northern India, Indus plain and adjoining hills of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, and has been introduced later into almost all riverine systems, …

Catla catla, commonly known as Catla, is a freshwater herbivorous fish species belonging to the Cyprinidae family, characterized by its laterally compressed body, large head, and wide upturned …

Nov 6, 2025 · Catla is a type of Indian freshwater carp fish, specifically from South Asia. It is well known and popular mainly for its mild, and sweet taste and firm texture.

Surface and mid-water feeders, mainly omnivorous with juveniles feeding on aquatic and terrestrial insects, detritus and phytoplankton. Menon, A.G.K., 1999. Check list - fresh water fishes of India. …

Catla (Labeo catla), (Bengali: কাতলা, romanized: kātlā) also known as the major South Asian carp, is an economically important South Asian freshwater fish in the carp family Cyprinidae.

The Catla catla fish, commonly known as the Indian Carp or Catla, is a species that has captured the attention of fish enthusiasts and researchers alike [1]. This freshwater fish, native to South Asia, …

Jun 10, 2024 · Catla (Labeo catla) was one of the top 10 species of aquatic animals harvested by humans in 2022, according to a new report released by the United Nations on June 7, 2024.

Learn about the catla, a large freshwater carp valued in South Asia for both its efficient aquaculture and its distinct flavor in traditional dishes.

In India, Catla is found in various river systems and water bodies throughout India. It occurs in the Ganges, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery River basins, among others.