Clupisoma montanum Hora, 1937
photo by Ng, H.H.

Family:  Ailiidae (Asian schilbeids)
Max. size:  29 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India and Nepal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occur in rapid rivers and streams (Ref. 41236). Live in hill streams (Ref. 4833). Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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