Author: (Sykes, 1839)
Comments: Occur in large rivers and reservoirs (Ref. 41236).  A gregarious fish, moves in shoals during monsoon (Ref. 43629).  Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205).  Feed on fish.  A dominant species in the catches from deep waters, especially during the monsoon months, April-July (Ref. 4833).