Fishing for Chirruh snowtrout

Schizothorax esocinus

The Chirruh snowtrout is a freshwater fish characterized by its elongated body and silvery scales. Typically reaching up to 20 inches and weighing around 4 pounds, it inhabits cold, fast-flowing rivers. Its diet consists mainly of aquatic insects and small invertebrates. Known for its agile swimming, it often forms small schools and exhibits migratory behavior in search of food. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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