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).
Diagnosis:   
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


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