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Bata
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Bata

Labeo bata

Labeo bata is fish in genus Labeo. It is commonly known as bata, and is a native fish to India and Bangladesh. It is a popular game fish and is popular for its taste. It lives in ponds, rivers, etc. Its maximum length is 25–35 centimetres (9.8–13.8 in). It eats protozoa, algae, and tiny fishes. It is a slow-moving fish, so with any active and aggressive it will be nervous. The age and growth of Labeo bata...

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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 103752.