Golden mahseer (Tor putitora), also called “mighty mahseer,” is a prime fish species in the
temperate Himalayas. It plays an important role in the socioeconomic upliftment of the local …

Mahseers are distributed in the lacustrine and riverine ecosystems of many Asian countries
in the Himalayan belt of Indian subcontinent, from Afghanistan in west to Myanmar in east …

Golden mahseer is one of the splendid ecotourism species the Government of Uttaranchal
should strive to conserve in order to enhance the prospects of nature tourism opportunities …

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 …

Mahseers are excellent game as well as food fishes, found in the lakes, streams and rivers
of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Because of their fierce …

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 …

The iconic Indian sport fish known as the Mahseer (Tor spp.) has a very high table value.
Previously thought to be a single species, the mahseer is now represented by six valid …

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 …

Golden mahseer, Tor putitora are large cyprinids, inhabiting the clear, pristine and fast
flowing waters of Asia, from the cool waters of Himalayan streams to the tropical rivers of …

Indian aquatic resources, comprising rivers, streams, rivulets, lakes, and temple tanks, serve
as crucial habitats for various fish species, notably the majestic mahseer, thriving in these …