Rohu (Labeo rohita)

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Mega Fishing Thailand fish species Taxonomy Rohu, Indian Carp scientific picture Rohu are widespread throughout Thailand and considered native by many people.

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Actinopterygii
  • Order: Cypriniformes
  • Family: Cyprinidae
  • Genus: Labeo
  • Species: Labeo rohita
Common names: Rohu, Indian Carp. Thai name: Plah Yisok (บู่ทราย) Thailand status: Introduced Max size: 20kg (44lb)
Photo of Rohu Indian carp caught at Dream Lake Fishing resort in Thailand Rohu can be caught in many fishing parks in Thailand with effective use of Thai rice baits and European carp fishing methods.