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 …

Despite advanced genetic tools, morphological taxonomy remains crucial for managing fish
genetic resources. Mahseer, a prized fish known as the" King of Indian Aquatic Systems," …

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 …

Madhya Pradesh, centrally located state in India, is famous for rich diversity of fishes.
Various rivers flow in state but river Narmada originating from Amarkantak Hill (Madhya …

The establishment of appropriate taxonomic designations is essential for the effective
management of fishery resources. Despite over a century of explorations and research, the …

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 …

The king of Fish “Mahseer” is acclaimed as a world famous, outstanding game and food fish
of India. River Narmada often referred as “Life Line of Madhya Pradesh” is habitat for large …

The fish fauna of North East India is one of the richest in India and especially noted for the
torrential species. The river Barak with more than 11 major perennial tributaries creates an …

Mahseers belonging to genus Tor, Neolissochilus and Naziritor, comprise important groups
of food and sport fishes in the freshwater eco-systems. Tor mahseers being potential game …

Mahseer is the common name used for genera Tor, Neolissochilus and Naziritor belongs to
family Cyprinidae. At present 46 Mahseer species are nown of which 23 species belong of …