| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | commercial | Ref. | Shrestha, T.K., 2008 |
| 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 Madi, Seti, Arun and Tamur rivers (Ref. 12045), preferring sandy or rock bottomed crevices of rivers (Ref. 57735). Recorded from Bheri, Karnal Koshi and Narayani zone at 190-450 m altitude (Ref. 9496). Also reported from Gandaki, Trisuli and Mahakali rivers (Ref. 85009). Preserved in temple ponds and worshipped as a Fish Goddess. Considered threatened (Ref. 12045). Also Ref. 6351, 129076. Status of threat: vulnerable (Ref. 85009). |
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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 | ||