Humpback mahseer (Hypselobarbus mussullah) fish species and information / pictures of Humpback mahseer - Hypselobarbus mussullah

Humpback mahseer (Hypselobarbus mussullah) fish species information

Scientific Name
Hypselobarbus mussullah

Common Name
Humpback mahseer

Biology
Inhabits deeper part of clear fast flowing large jungle streams and rivers in upland areas (Ref. 41236).

Classification

Classified By
Sykes, 1839
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region
Asia
Distribution
Asia: India.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243)
Trophic Level
3.04 s.e. 0.36 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
150 cm
Common Length
105 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5005 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Very high vulnerability (83 of 100)
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated