Tor khudree (Sykes, 1839)

Deccan mahseer

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Barbus khudree, Puntius khudree, Barbus longispinis, ... more
Common names	Mahseer, Riesenbarbe, Verkkomahseeri, ... more

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Main reference

Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran. 1991. (Ref. 4832)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6028); common length : 18.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 41236); max. published weight: 2,740 g (Ref. 6028)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical; 20°C - 30°C (Ref. 2059)

Asia: India and Sri Lanka.
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Inhabits cool, fast flowing, rocky streams and rivers. Occurs in mountain lakes (Ref. 41236). Moves to upper reaches of small streams to spawn (Ref. 41236). Feeds on plants, insects, shrimps and mollusks. Can be cultured in ponds and lakes. Regarded to be of medicinal value. Known to grow over a meter and 45 kg in weight but have not been recorded in recent times (Ref. 41236).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (52 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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