Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Cyprinidae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Cypriniformes Genus Tor | |
Similar Tor, Tor tor, Tor douronensis, Tor khudree, Sikukia stejnegeri | ||
Tor sinensis is a species of mahseer native to the Mekong River. It is known with certainty only from Yunnan, China; reports from Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand require confirmation.
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Description
T. 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.
Habitat and ecology
T. 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.
Uses
T. sinensis is caught in local subsistence fisheries.
References
Tor sinensis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA