Tor khudree

(Sykes, 1839)

Vernacular names
English : Deccan mahseer
French : Carpe du Deccan

Classification
Class : Teleostei
Order : Cypriniformes
Family : Cyprinidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
The species can grow to 83 cm maximum length for a weight up to 2,5 kg. Elongated snout and nearly straight forehead profile. Coloration is silvery with more or less visible golden tinge. Dark-edged flank scales, yellow tinge to tail fin.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in southern Asia, in the southern half of India and around Sri Lanka. Lives in cool fast-flowing rocky streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species’ status is difficult to assess as there are wild populations that could be threatened and introduced populations that are thriving.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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