| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae |
| 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Asia: Himalayan region of India, Sikkim and Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. |
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| Adults inhabit mountain streams and rivers (Ref. 41236), preferring to live among rocks (Ref. 4832). Are herbivores feeding mainly on algae, aquatic plants and detritus (Ref. 6351). Mature individuals breed during April and May (Ref. 4832). The flesh of this species is much relished (Ref. 4832). |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 14 June 2010 (A2acd+3cde+4acde) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Occurs in Janakpur, Bagmati and Narayani zones at altitudes of 1,380-1,424 m; a cold water fish cultured in the mid hill and mountain rivers of Pokhara Lake and fetched more than 300 Rs/kg smoked in Kathmandu, March 1992 (Ref. 9496). Also occurs in Kali Gandaki and Karnali (Ref. 40948), Koshi and Mahakali (Ref. 57735). Prefers rhithron streams (Ref. 57735). Preserved in temple ponds and worshipped as a Fish Goddess. Considered threatened (Ref. 12045). Also Ref. 4832, 41236. |
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