Author: (Hamilton, 1822)
FBname: Kalabans
Comments: Adults inhabit torrential hill-streams in shallow waters (Ref. 4832).  They migrate to warmer regions of lakes and streams during winter (Ref. 40974).  Used commonly by anglers as bait for <i>Raiamas bola</i> and <i>Tor putitora</i>.  Herbivorous (Refs. 40948, 56237).  Highly esteemed as food.