Catla

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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1. How heavy is Catla?38.6 kg (85 lb)
2. What is the scientific name?Labeo catla
3. What is the native range?Rivers and lakes of northern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan
4. What does a Catla look like?A Catla has a big, broad head and an upturned mouth that helps it eat. It has large gray scales on top and a white belly. It can grow up to about 6 feet long and weigh up to 85 pounds.
5. Where does the Catla live?Catlas live in rivers and lakes in northern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. They also live in farms across South Asia where people raise them for food.

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