Tor putitora
Tor putitora, the Putitor mahseer, Himalayan mahseer or golden mahseer, is an endangered species of cyprinid fish that is found in rapid streams, riverine pools and lakes in the Himalayan region and south Asia, ranging from Iran south to Sri Lanka, and east to Thailand.[1] It is a popular gamefish.
| Tor putitora | |
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| Babai River, Nepal | |
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| Juvenile, about 35 cm (14 in) long | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Unrecognized taxon (fix): | Torinae |
| Genus: | Tor |
| Species: | T. putitora
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| Binomial name | |
| Tor putitora (F. Hamilton, 1822)
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Description
The golden mahseer is 2.75 m (9.0 ft) in length. The head is blunt and smooth. It has a tiny mouth and the lateral line is barely visible.
The threats
Habitat destruction
Tor putitora is suffering habitat loss. This affects both the species and its natural habitat. People are afraid the species might go extinct soon.
Tor Putitora Media
India, India, October 2012, , by Derek Dsouza
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Related pages
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jha, B.R.. 'Tor putitora'. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (2018). doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T126319882A126322226.en.