Fish Species > Calta Calta

   Catla catla. (Catla buchanani). Max weight 45 kg/ 100lb+. Omnivorous. The Catla Catla is a member of the Cyprinidae (carps) family which is indigenous to Northern India. The Catla Catla is found in various lakes and rivers in the Northern provinces of India it has been introduced to various countries throughout Asia. This obscure Indian carp species has a large head with a small upturned lower lip and has small dark blue/ black scales with dark coloured fins. The Catla Catla is present in various waters throughout Thailand but is a relatively rare capture with not many documented captures of the species.