| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | Ref. | ||
| Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | ornamental | ||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | common (usually seen) | Ref. | Shrestha, T.K., 2008 |
| Comments |
Known from Sunkoshi, Arun, Tamur and Trisuli (Ref. 12045), preferring rhithron streams (Ref. 57735). Occurs in Bagmati, Bheri, Lumbini and Narayani zones at altitudes of 120-1372 m (Ref. 9496). Also found in Kosi, Kali Gandaki and Karnali (Ref. 40948). Used in folk medicine and as ornamental fish by Buddhists. |
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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 | ||