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Cyprinion semiplotum (McClelland, 1839)

Assamese kingfish
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Nepal country information

Common names: Assamese kingfish, Chepti, Khurpe
Occurrence: native
Salinity: freshwater
Abundance: occasional (usually not seen) | Ref: Shrestha, T.K., 2008
Importance: | Ref:
Aquaculture: | Ref:
Regulations: | Ref:
Uses: no uses
Comments: Occurs in Kali Gandaki (Ref. 40948). Also found in Trisuli, Koshi, Kaligandaki, Karnali and Mahakali rivers (Ref. 85009). Also Ref. 4832, 41236. Status of Threat: Conservation dependent and uncommon or lower risk least concern species (Ref. 85009).
National Checklist:
Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/np.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Shrestha, J., 1999
National Database:

Common names from other countries

Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes(genus, species) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa

Teleostei (teleosts) > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Barbinae
Etymology: Cyprinion: Diminutive of Latin, cyprinus = carp (Ref. 45335).
  More on author: McClelland.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology

Freshwater; benthopelagic.   Tropical

Distribution Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences |
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