Author: (Hamilton, 1822)
FBname: Putitor mahseer
Remark: Junior synonym <i>Tor mosal</i> is considered valid by Pinder et al., 2019 (Ref. 123468:428).
Comments: Inhabit streams, riverine pools and lakes.  Found in rapid streams with rocky bottom (Ref. 41236).  Omnivorous, feeding on fish, zooplankton, dipteran larvae and plant matter (Ref. 40948).  Juveniles subsist on plankton while fingerlings feed mainly on algae (Ref. 40948).  Ascend streams to breed over gravel and stones and returns to perennial ponds after breeding.  The most common Himalayan mahseer and a very attractive sport fish, with excellent food value.  Specimens over 30 cm and 5 kg in weight are rarely caught in recent times (Ref. 41236).  Threatened due to over harvesting and habitat loss (Ref. 58490).