Description

Also known as High-backed Mahseer, Hump-backed Mahseer, Indian Salmon, Tor Mussullah, Tropical Trout.

Found in deeper waters, of lakes and fast flowing fresh water streams and rivers.
They feed on algae, crustaceans, fish, frogs and fruit.
Length - 150cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Asia

Their name is derived from two words, Maha meaning big and sher meaning lion as it travels up hilly rivers and streams of Himalaya courageously to spawn.

Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/13219