Semah mahseer (Tor douronensis)

Scientific name: Tor douronensis Valenciennes, 1842

The Semah mahseer (Tor douronensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–26°C (64–79°F). Native range: Asia, Thailand east to Viet Nam and south to Indonesia. Known from the Chao Phraya and Mekong.

Semah mahseer care at a glance

Temperature: 18–26°C (64–79°F)

Biology

Found in medium to large-sized rivers. Kept in ponds or cages in open water. Seldom seen in markets. Multiple spawner.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Tor douronensis
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 35.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.7 - 8.7 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Thailand east to Viet Nam and south to Indonesia. Known from the Chao Phraya and Mekong.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=2,676)