Dark Mahseer
📖 Overview
Dark Mahseer (Tor ater) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 33.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 43. A relatively small scaled species with the following characters: scales in lateral series 30-31; predorsal scales 11-12; transverse scale rows 5/1/2; mental lobe well-developed but very short; vertebrae 28+15=43; adults and subadults with a dark midlateral stripe on body and all fins very dark, almost black.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dark Mahseer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical known only from the Nam Theun watershed (Mekong basin) at Ban Talang in central Laos.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dark Mahseer |
| 🌍CES | mahsír černý |
| 🌍EST | Must mahsir |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Dark Mahseer.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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