Neolissochilus hexagonolepis (common name: Copper mahseer or the Chocolate mahseer[1] ) is a species of cyprinid in the genus Neolissochilus.[2] It inhabits India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Bhutan, Pakistan and Vietnam.[2] It has a maximum length of 120.0 centimetres (3.937 ft) and a maximum published weight of 11.0 kilograms (24.3 lb).[2]
In 2021, the Indian nation of Sikkim declared Copper Mahseer, locally called 'Katley' as the national fish.[3]
Distribution[edit source]
The fish is found in different altitudes of the state of Sikkim, mainly in the Teesta and Rangit rivers and their tributaries.[3]
Endangered Status[edit source]
In 1992, ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow categorized the fish as an endangered specie. In 2014, IUCN, categorized it as an endangered specie.[3]
References[edit source]
- ↑ "Chocolate mahseer, Neolissochilus hexagonolepis (McClelland, 1839)" (PDF). DCFR. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Neolissochilus hexagonolepis Copper mahseer". FishBase. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Sikkim declares 'Katley' as State fish". Retrieved 30 October 2022.
