Naziritor chelynoides (McClelland, 1839) Dark mahseer |
Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
Max. size: | 66 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
Distribution: | Asia: India (ref. 4832) and Nepal (Ref. 6351). | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits fast-flowing mountain streams (Ref. 41236). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 19 March 2010 (B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |