Fishing for Deccan mahseer

Tor khudree

The Deccan mahseer is a freshwater fish native to South Asian rivers. It exhibits a robust, streamlined body with silvery scales and a distinctive forked tail. Typically reaching up to 40 inches and weighing around 45 pounds, it feeds on algae, insects, and small invertebrates. Known for its strong swimming ability, it thrives in fast-flowing, oxygen-rich waters. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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