Schizothorax plagiostomus Heckel, 1838
photo by NRM Ichthyology Collection Database

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae
Max. size:  52 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  Asia: Afghanistan (Ref. 33323) and Pakistan (Ref. 51161) to Tibet. In India often lumped under Schizothorax richardsonii. The specimens from Tibet may be a separate species (Ref. 33323). Reported from Myanmar (Ref. 57739).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feed on detritus material (Ref. 40974). Breed in streams (Ref. 40974).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 April 2022 (A2b) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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