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Schizopyge niger (Heckel, 1838) Alghad snowtrout |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae | |||
| Max. size: | 32.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,700.0 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Kashmir Valley in India and Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in lakes and adjoining channels. Feeds on detritus. Herbivore (Ref. 40972). Breeding grounds are found in cold and clear pockets of lakes, particularly on the roots of willow trees (Ref. 40974). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||