| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae |
| Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India and Nepal (Ref. 41236) and Bhutan (Ref. 40882). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in hill-streams, in deep run backwaters. Mainly carnivorous. Breeds in the upper reaches of river and travels down after breeding. Known as a delicious table fish in Nepal (Ref. 40948). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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