| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae |
| Max. size: |
83 cm FL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,790.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
This species is mesopelagic, potadromous. Inhabits cool, fast flowing, rocky streams and rivers. Occurs in mountain lakes (Ref. 41236). Moves to upper reaches of small streams to spawn (Ref. 41236). Feeds on plants, insects, shrimps and mollusks. Can be cultured in ponds and lakes. Regarded to be of medicinal value. Known to grow over a meter and 45 kg in weight but have not been recorded in recent times (Ref. 41236). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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