Common names:
Mountain trout
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
freshwater
Abundance:
scarce (very unlikely)
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Ref: Shrestha, T.K., 1990
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Uses:
gamefish: yes;
Comments:
Found in lake Rara and in the lower reaches of Langtang khola, at altitude of 3,400 m. Also occurs in headwater streams of Koshi, Karnali, Mahakali, Himalayan lakes (Ref. 57735) and Kali Gandaki (Ref. 40948). Prefers sandy and gravel-bottomed rivers. Preserved in temple ponds and worshipped as a Fish Goddess. Considered threatened (Ref. 12045).
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/np.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Shrestha, T.K., 1990
National Database:
