Tor sinensis
| Tor sinensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Tor |
| Species: | T. sinensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Tor sinensis Wu, 1977 | |
Tor sinensis is a species of mahseer native to the Mekong River.[1][2] It is known with certainty only from Yunnan, China; reports from Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand require confirmation.[1]
Description
Tor sinensis grows to 46.5 cm (18.3 in) in standard length. Juveniles are silvery, but adults and subadults have a deep, dark midlateral stripe. The body is darkish above and brownish beneath. Pectoral, pelvic, and caudal fins are deep red.[2]
Habitat and ecology
Tor sinensis is found in larger streams and rivers in clear gravel and cobble beds. They are migratory and omnivorous, feeding on plant material (including fruits), fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates.[1]
Uses
Tor sinensis is caught in local subsistence fisheries.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Vidthayanon, C. (2012). "Tor sinensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- 1 2 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). "Tor sinensis" in FishBase. November 2014 version.
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