Tor putitora

Tor putitora, the Putitor mahseer, Himalayan mahseer or golden mahseer, is an endangered species of cyprinid fish that is found in rapid streams, riverine pools and lakes in the Himalayan region and south Asia, ranging from Iran south to Sri Lanka, and east to Thailand. It is a popular gamefish.

 Description 
The golden mahseer is 2.75 m (9.0 ft) in length. The head is blunt and smooth. It has a tiny mouth and the lateral line is barely visible.

 The threats 

 Habitat destruction 
Tor putitora is suffering habitat loss. This affects both the species and its natural habitat. People are afraid the species might go extinct soon.

 Related pages 

 Tor (fish)

References

Category:Plants and animals of Kashmir
Category:National symbols of Pakistan
Category:State symbols of Himachal Pradesh
Category:State symbols of Uttarakhand
Category:Freshwater fish
Category:Cyprinidae
Category:Taxa described in 1822