# Rohu (*Labeo rohita*)

Canonical page: https://creaturedata.com/animals/rohu  
Data as of: 2026-11-11

The rohu (Labeo rohita) is a bony fish in the family Cyprinidae and subfamily Labeoninae. It belongs to the genus Labeo, order Cypriniformes and class Teleostei, and was named by (Hamilton, 1822). The rohu is listed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List in a global assessment, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | riverine |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Teleostei
- order: Cypriniformes
- family: Cyprinidae
- genus: Labeo
- species: *Labeo rohita* (Hamilton, 1822)

Synonyms: *Cyprinus rohita*, *Rohita buchanani*, *Rohita duvaucelli*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the rohu?

The rohu is a bony fish. It belongs to the family Cyprinidae in the order Cypriniformes.

### What is the scientific name of the rohu?

The scientific name of the rohu is Labeo rohita. It is placed in the genus Labeo.

### Who named the rohu and when?

The rohu was named by Hamilton in 1822, written as (Hamilton, 1822).

### Is the rohu endangered?

No. The rohu is listed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category.

### What subfamily does the rohu belong to?

The rohu belongs to the subfamily Labeoninae within the family Cyprinidae.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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