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Schizothorax macrophthalmus Terashima, 1984 Nepalese snowtrout |
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photo by
Rana, A.S. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: endemic to Lake Rara in Nepal. | |||
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| Biology: | Feeds on insects and plankton (Ref. 40948). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||