New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

💧 Freshwater Data Deficient

Dwarf mahseer

Tor kulkarnii Menon, 1992
Max Length
20.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Dwarf mahseer (Tor kulkarnii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Tor kulkarnii
Authority
Menon, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
20.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dwarf mahseer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dwarf mahseer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dwarf mahseer is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dwarf mahseer is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
20.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet — be the first to log one!

View all observations for Dwarf mahseer ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.