| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | highly commercial | Ref. | Swar, D.B., 2002 |
| Aquaculture | commercial | Ref. | |
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | Yes | ||
| Abundance | scarce (very unlikely) | Ref. | Shrestha, T.K., 1990 |
| Comments |
Artificial propagation in rivers of midhill, Pokhara lakes. Natural habitat in Bagmati, Bheri, Gandaki, Karnali, Kosi, Lumbini, Narayani and Mechi; altitudes 135-1,424 m. Population decreased after construction of the Sunkosi dam in Dolalghat. Prefers eddy/run interfaces (Ref. 57735). Considered endangered (Ref. 12044, 12045). Preserved in temple ponds and worshipped as a Fish Goddess (Ref. 12045). Colorful fishes throughout life history (Ref. 85009). Also Ref. 6351, 40948, 56316, 57344, 57345. |
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| States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/np.html | ||