Where Does Catla Live?

Catla lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Catla

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in surface and mid-water columns of large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

Environment

Large freshwater rivers, floodplains, natural lakes, and man-made reservoirs. Prefers slow-moving to stagnant waters with abundant plankton. Tolerant of a wide range of water quality conditions but thrives in well-oxygenated environments.

Geographic range

Native to rivers and freshwater systems of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Myanmar. Widely introduced for aquaculture throughout Southeast Asia and other tropical regions.

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