| Occurrence | endemic | ||
| Importance | of no interest | Ref. | |
| Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | ornamental | ||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | scarce (very unlikely) | Ref. | Shrestha, T.K., 1990 |
| Comments |
Occurs in Sunkoshi and Dudh Koshi rivers and also in upper stretches of Gandaki, Kosi and Karnali rivers (Ref. 6351). Prefers pool/run areas of rhithron stream (Ref. 57735). Colorful fish throughout life history (Ref. 85009). Used as ornamental fish by Buddhists (Ref. 57735). Also Ref. 4832, 12045, 40948, 41236. Status of Threat: Vulnerable |
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/np.html | ||