Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae |
38.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Asia: India, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan (Ref. 4832) and Tibet (China) (Ref. 32617). |
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Found in hill streams. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Occurs in upper reaches of Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali and Mahakali feeder streams (Ref. 85009). Used by Buddist monks for propagation in ponds in monasteries (Ref. 85009).
Status of Threat: Data deficient pristine rare ornamental species (Ref. 85009). |
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