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Schizothorax progastus (McClelland, 1839) Dinnawah snowtrout |
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photo by
Jha, B.R. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India and Nepal (Ref. 41236) and Bhutan (Ref. 40882). | |||
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| Biology: | Found in hill-streams, in deep run backwaters. Mainly carnivorous. Breeds in the upper reaches of river and travels down after breeding. Known as a delicious table fish in Nepal (Ref. 40948). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||