Putitor mahseer
📖 Overview
Inhabit streams, riverine pools and lakes. Found in rapid streams with rocky bottom . Omnivorous, feeding on fish, zooplankton, dipteran larvae and plant matter . Juveniles subsist on plankton while fingerlings feed mainly on algae . Ascend streams to breed over gravel and stones and returns to perennial ponds after breeding. The most common Himalayan mahseer and a very attractive sport fish, with excellent food value. Specimens over 30 cm and 5 kg in weight are rarely caught in recent times . Threatened due to over harvesting and habitat loss .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 5. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Putitor mahseer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Migrate from the lower to the middle reaches of streams or rivers to spawn . Spawning takes place during low phase of flood . Fry are found among stones in marginal areas of the stream .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.4 - 8.0; potamodromous ; depth range 0 - ? m , usually 0 - 1 m . Subtropical; 13°C - 30°C ; 34°N - 20°N
🌿 Ecology
algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 514 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Putitor mahseer has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Putitor mahseer.
🔍 Similar Species
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