Chaguni

Chagunius chagunio

Elongated Carp from the Indian Ocean

Chagunius chagunio, the chaguni, is a species of cyprinid in the genus Chagunius. It inhabits wetlands in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Bhutan.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Chagunius
Maximum length: 50 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Asia: India (Ref. 4832 ), Bangladesh (Ref. 1479 ) and Nepal (Ref. 6351 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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