Tor putitora (Hamilton 1822)

Achlya Infestation 2. Fungal diseases

Achlya Infestation 3. Fungal diseases

Aphanomyces Infestation. Fungal diseases

Saprolegnia Infestation. Fungal diseases

Migrate from the lower to the middle reaches of streams or rivers to spawn (Ref. 40949). Spawning takes place during low phase of flood (Ref. 56197). Fry are found among stones in marginal areas of the stream (Ref. 56197).

Potamodromous. Migrating within streams, migratory in rivers, e.g. Saliminus, Moxostoma, Labeo. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 5

Inhabit streams, riverine pools and lakes. Found in rapid streams with rocky bottom (Ref. 41236). Omnivorous, feeding on fish, zooplankton, dipteran larvae and plant matter (Ref. 40948). Juveniles subsist on plankton while fingerlings feed mainly on algae (Ref. 40948). Ascend streams to breed over gravel and stones and returns to perennial ponds after breeding. Feding intensity differs with the length of the fish, fishes ranging from 4-9 cm possess higher feeding intensity. Feeding intensity fell when the fish attains the length >19 cm (Ref. 56208).Depleting of food resources and water temperature in the Ganga River trigger the ascending trend of migration of T putitora (Ref. 56236).

Inhabit streams, riverine pools and lakes. Found in rapid streams with rocky bottom (Ref. 41236). Omnivorous, feeding on fish, zooplankton, dipteran larvae and plant matter (Ref. 40948). Juveniles subsist on plankton while fingerlings feed mainly on algae (Ref. 40948). Ascend streams to breed over gravel and stones and returns to perennial ponds after breeding. The most common Himalayan mahseer and a very attractive sport fish, with excellent food value. Specimens over 30 cm and 5 kg in weight are rarely caught in recent times (Ref. 41236). Threatened due to over harvesting and habitat loss (Ref. 58490).

fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums