Resolving the taxonomic enigma of the iconic game fish, the hump-backed mahseer from the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, India
AC Pinder, A Manimekalan, JDM Knight… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Growing to lengths and weights exceeding 1.5 m and 45 kg, the hump-backed mahseer fish
of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, India, is an iconic, mega-faunal species that is …
of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, India, is an iconic, mega-faunal species that is …
The legendary hump-backed mahseer Tor sp. of India's River Cauvery: an endemic fish swimming towards extinction?
The Western Ghats region of India is an area of exceptional freshwater biodiversity and
endemism. Mahseer of the genus Tor are considered prized sport fishes of great cultural …
endemism. Mahseer of the genus Tor are considered prized sport fishes of great cultural …
[PDF][PDF] Tor remadevii
Kurup and Radhakrishnan (2007) described Tor remadevii from the Pambar, the southern-
most tributary of the River Cauvery in Kerala. A re-description was subsequently published …
most tributary of the River Cauvery in Kerala. A re-description was subsequently published …
Mahseer (Tor spp.) fishes of the world: status, challenges and opportunities for conservation
The mahseer fishes (Tor spp.) represent an iconic genus of large-bodied species of the
Cyprinidae family. Across the 16 recognised species in the genus, individual fish can attain …
Cyprinidae family. Across the 16 recognised species in the genus, individual fish can attain …
An overview of the taxonomic instability of endangered Golden and Zhobi mahseer in Pakistan
Abstract In South and South East Asia three genera of fish species ie Tor, Neolissochilus
and Naziritor are commonly known as Mahseer with at least 47 species. Among these 23 …
and Naziritor are commonly known as Mahseer with at least 47 species. Among these 23 …
Mahseers in India: A review with focus on conservation and management
K Dinesh, MC Nandeesha, P Nautiyal… - The Indian journal of …, 2010 - epubs.icar.org.in
Mahseers inhabit the rivers and freshwater lakes of South and Southeast Asian countries. In
India, the group is well distributed right from the Himalayas up to the rivers of the Western …
India, the group is well distributed right from the Himalayas up to the rivers of the Western …
Endangered Golden mahseer Tor putitora Hamilton: a review of natural history
Abstract Golden mahseer, Tor putitora Hamilton, one of the largest freshwater fish of the
Indian sub-continent, inhabits mainly Himalayan rivers in the foothills. Among numerous …
Indian sub-continent, inhabits mainly Himalayan rivers in the foothills. Among numerous …
The mahseer: The tiger of water-an angler's delight in the Himalayas and the undisputed king of sport fishing
The mahseer populations in various regions of India are undergoing rapid declines due to
factors such as unregulated fishing of juveniles and brood stock, severe degradation of …
factors such as unregulated fishing of juveniles and brood stock, severe degradation of …
Disentangling the Taxonomy of the Mahseers (Tor spp.) of Malaysia: An Integrated Approach Using Morphology, Genetics and Historical Records
SE Walton, HM Gan, R Raghavan… - Reviews in Fisheries …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
The establishment of appropriate taxonomic designations is essential for the effective
management of fishery resources. Despite over a century of explorations and research, the …
management of fishery resources. Despite over a century of explorations and research, the …
Redescription of an endemic mahseer, Tor mahanadicus (David, 1953) from Mahanadi River basin, India based on integrated morphological and molecular …
Tor mahanadicus was originally described as Tor mosal mahanadicus with inadequate
information on its morphological traits and no designated type specimen. Currently, T …
information on its morphological traits and no designated type specimen. Currently, T …