Korhi Barb

Potamodromous. Migrating within streams, migratory in rivers, e.g. Saliminus, Moxostoma, Labeo. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.

Introduced into reservoirs and lakes in peninsular India. Spawns in the upper Cauvery. The most common fish in the Periyar lake in Kerala.

Inhabits deeper part of large streams and rivers along the base of the ghats (Ref. 41236). Has been introduced into reservoirs and lakes in peninsular India (Ref. 4832). Prefers rocky streams and fast flowing rivers. Feeds on debris and plant matter (Ref. 44149). Spawns in the upper Cauvery.

fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes

Hypselobarbus micropogon, the Korhi barb, is a species of cyprinid fish from India where it is restricted to the headwaters of Kaveri.