Bangana, Hamilton, 1822
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https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111677811 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17819629 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/C85F87D2-FFC1-FF8A-2885-FF5EFDFEFE6F |
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Felipe |
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Bangana |
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Bangana comprises approximately seven large or very large species distributed across South and Southeast Asia. It is closely related to Labeo that is found in tropical Asia and Africa. Bangana are rheophilic and feed on detritus and algae. Some are territorial and defend “gardens” on stones. They are regionally important food fish, but none is used in aquaculture. One species is known from Iran, where the genus reaches its westernmost distribution.
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