| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | commercial | Ref. | |
| Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | Yes | ||
| Abundance | scarce (very unlikely) | Ref. | Shrestha, T.K., 1990 |
| Comments |
Occurs in the mainstreams and tributaries of Gandaki, Koshi, Karnali and Mahakali (Ref. 57735). Found in Bagmati, Bheri, Seti and Mechi zones at altitudes of 1,440 m (Ref. 9496). Preserved in temple ponds and worshipped as a Fish Goddess; considered threatened (Ref. 12045). Also Ref. 40948, 41236. State of Threat: Vulnerable |
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| States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/np.html | ||