Question

Scientific name of Rohu is
A. Anabas testudineus
B. Catla catla
C. Labeo rohita
D. Naja naja

Answer 1

Hint: Rohu is a popular edible fish. It is a freshwater fish. It is a silver-colored fish. It is an omnivore species. Also, it prefers different specific types of food at different stages of life. Every species is signified by its genus name or species name.

Complete answer:
The scientific names for the species signify their identification in different areas. One can identify a species by its scientific name in different regions. The Rohu fish is a popular freshwater fish that is eaten in various regions of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, etc. It has different eating behaviors at different stages of life. It is an economically important fish that generally spawns during the monsoon season. It is known as Labeo rohita by its scientific name.
Let us now understand each of the other options.
-Anabas testudineus is a Perch fish species. It is quite different from the Rohu. It has a special property that enables it to live without water for 6 to 10 hours. It is eaten in the region of South Asia and is native species to Asia.
-Catla catla is also an important edible fish like Rohu. It is commonly known as Catla or South Asian Carp. It is a freshwater fish that is found in rivers of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, etc. It is characterized by white scales on its belly and grayish-black scales on the top of the body.
-Naja naja or Indian Cobra is a snake species.
Therefore, from the above discussion, we can conclude that the right answer is option C.

Note: The Rohu is prized as a game fish in various regions of South Asia. It is an important freshwater fish species that can be aquacultured. Induced spawning is required in aquaculture conditions. It is characterized by an arched head and a weight of 45 kilograms.