Adults occur in lakes, ponds, pools and backwaters of large rivers (Ref. 5723), preferring large, slow-flowing or standing water bodies with vegetation (Ref. 52193). Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures from 0° to 38°C, and salinities to as much as 10 ppt and oxygen levels down to 0.5 ppm (Ref. 52193). It feeds on higher aquatic plants and submerged grasses; takes also detritus, insects and other invertebrates. One of the world's most important aquaculture species and also used for weed control in rivers, fish ponds and reservoirs (Ref. 9987). Spawn on riverbeds with very strong current (Ref. 30578). Utilized also fresh and eaten steamed, pan-fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9987). Considered as a pest in most countries because of the damages made to submerged vegetation (Ref. 43281).
出现于湖,池塘,大河 (参考文献 5723) 的深潭与滞水区, 偏爱大而缓慢流动的或静止的水体且有植物生长的地方。 宽容的从 0个 ° 到 38 °C 的宽范围温度 , 与高达 10个 ppt 的盐度与溶氧量向下至 0.5个 ppm。 吃较高的水生植物与水下的草; 也吃碎屑, 昆虫与其他的无脊椎动物。 世界的最重要养殖鱼种之一以及在河,鱼池塘与水库中用来了杂草控制.(参考文献 9987) 产卵于河床水流非常强烈的地方.(参考文献 30578) 也利用生鲜地而且清蒸了, 油锅炸的,火烤的与烧烤的.(参考文献 9987) 被当作在大多数的国家一个有害之物了由于制造水中植物的损害.(参考文献 43281)