Schizothorax molesworthi (Chaudhuri, 1913)
Blunt- nosed snowtrout
photo by CAFS

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae
Max. size:  21 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India and China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Known as the most delicious fish of Nepal (Ref. 40948).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 April 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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