Tor malabaricus (Jerdon, 1849)
Malabar mahseer
photo by Raghavan, P.R.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 03 July 2010 (A2acde+3cde+4acde) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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