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Assessment of ichthyofaunal
diversity of the suborder Cyprinoidei Fitzinger, 1832 (Actinopterygii:
Cypriniformes) of western Indian Himalayan Region: present status and
conservation - a systematic review
Nisha Chauhan 1 , Dhyal Singh 2 & Shefalee Singh 3
1,3 Department of Zoology, School of
Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
248007, India.
2 Department of Zoology, School of
Basic & Applied Sciences, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Dehradun 248001,
Uttarakhand, India.
1 nisha2704@gmail.com, 2 dhyalsingh85@gmail.com
(corresponding author), 3 shefalee.singh@gmail.com (corresponding
author)
Editor: Subhrendu Sekhar Mishra, Zoological Survey of
India, Gopalpur-0n-Sea, Odisha, India. Date
of publication: 26 September 2026 (online & print)
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Chauhan, N., D. Singh & S. Singh (2026). Assessment of
ichthyofaunal diversity of the suborder Cyprinoidei Fitzinger, 1832
(Actinopterygii: Cypriniformes) of western Indian Himalayan Region: present
status and conservation - a systematic review. Journal of Threatened Taxa 18(9): 29639–29652. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.10002.18.9.29639-29652
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Author details: Nisha Chauhan is a research scholar at the
Department of Zoology, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal
University, Dehradun, India. Her research focuses on the water quality,
freshwater fishery and taxonomic study. Dr. Dhyal Singh works as Associate Professor at the Department of Zoology, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Dehradun
India. His research interests primarily focus on Freshwater Ecology, Fish and
Fisheries, Phytoplankton and Benthic Ecology, with specialization in Limnology
and Fisheries. Dr. Shefalee Singh works as the Assistant professor at the Department of Zoology, School
of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India. Her
research expertise lies in environmental toxicology, freshwater biodiversity
conservation, zoopharmacognosy, and applied entomology.
Author contribution: NC-—conceptualization, literature survey, data collection, data
organization and curation, data analysis, and manuscript writing and
preparation of the final manuscript. DS—conceptualization, development of the study framework, editing, supervision and mentorship.
SS—coordination and supervision of the study, and critical review of the
manuscript.
Acknowledgements: The authors are thankful to
Department of Zoology, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India for providing necessary facilities
and institutional support to carry out this study.
Abstract: This review discusses the present
status of freshwater fish families – Cyprinidae, Danionodae, and Xenocyprinidae
of suborder Cyprinoidei and their conservation status, threats to the species
diversity and the community-based conservation across the western Himalayan
region. The family Cyprinidae, the largest among freshwater fish, consists of
over 1,840 species; whereas Danionidae includes 375 species and Xenocyprinidae
comprises around 173 species globally. A total of 35 genera and 76 species have
been reported from various rivers and streams of four Indian Himalayan states.
Of these, 67 species are classified as ‘Least Concern’, four as ‘Vulnerable’,
two as ‘Near Threatened’, and one as ‘Endangered’ species as per the IUCN Red
List. Uttarakhand exhibits the maximum species count (63) followed by Jammu
& Kashmir (47), Ladakh (38), and Himachal Pradesh (36). The major threats
faced by freshwater fish are damming, habitat fragmentation, pollution,
invasive species, and climate change. Consequently, modern policies and
community-led conservation initiatives play a vital role in preserving these
freshwater ecosystems.
Keywords: Community conservation,
Cyprinidae, Fish diversity, freshwater conservation, Freshwater ecology,
Habitat, IHR, India, IUCN status, rivers.
Abbreviations: IHR—Indian Himalayan Region |
IUCN—International Union for Conservation of Nature.
INTRODUCTION
The Indian Himalayan region
extends approximately 2,500 km from northern Pakistan to northeastern India,
covering an area of about 750,000 km2 with elevations ranging
300–8,000+ m (Rawal et al. 2013). The region is divided into three
zones—Greater Himalaya (Himadri), Lesser Himalaya (Himachal), and Outer
Himalaya (Shivalik)—that play a crucial role for ecological security, fertile
land, water resources, biodiversity, and scenic landscapes (Dimri et al. 2021).
The western Himalayan states of India includes Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh,
Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh forming a mountainous region with rich and
fragile freshwater ecosystems created by its snow-fed rivers, streams, and
lakes (Choudhary et al. 2023). Major river systems such as Ganga River and
Indus River sustain diverse fish communities, particularly carps and other
Cypriniformes, as well as cold water hill- stream species including Tor (Mahseer)
and Schizothorax (Snow trout) (Choudhary et al. 2023; Lata et al. 2026).
Studies from various Himalayan rivers have documented species distribution
across the altitude gradients, with species diversity increasing downstream due
to deeper, broader and more environmentally diverse river channels (Ali et al.
2018; Das et al. 2020; Johnson et al. 2020).
The suborder Cyprinoidei
Fitzinger, 1832, is a diverse group of freshwater fishes and divided into 12
families, including family Cyprinidae, Danionidae, and Xenocyprinidae, which
comprise of freshwater fish species of carps, danionids and sharpbellies (or
minnows) respectively (Van der Laan et al. 2026). According to ‘The ETYFish
Project’ (Scharpf 2026) Cyprinidae family (carp or minnow), represents one of
the largest and most diverse groups of freshwater fish with 172 genera and 1,840
species globally, particularly in Asia, Europe, and North America. The family
Danionidae (danios) comprises 39 genera and 375 species, whereas the
Xenocyprinidae (sharpbellies) includes 45 genera and 173 species/subspecies.
They flourish in varied aquatic habitats, such as rivers, lakes and ponds,
exhibiting remarkable adaptability and unique morphological traits like
streamlined body, single dorsal fin, and small mouth suited for grazing algae
and organic waste (Gidmark & Simons 2014). They play a crucial role in
freshwater ecosystems by contributing to nutrient cycling and serving as prey
for larger species (New World Encyclopedia 2008). Several cyprinids, danionids,
and xenocyprinids are at risk due to habitat loss, hydropower, overfishing,
pollution, invasive species, and climate change (Bhatt et al. 2023). To protect
these ecologically significant fishes and their habitats, conservation efforts
are essential that emphasizes the need to address environmental degradation and
promote sustainable practices (Nelson et al. 2016; Froese & Pauly 2026).
Fish studies in the Indian
Himalayan Region (ihr) from past
to present: a brief account
The initial prominent research on
fishes in the IHR (Image 1) can be traced back to the late 19th and
early 20th centuries, particularly highlighting the introduction of
non-native species and the documentation of the local fish fauna. According to
Burrard & Hayden (1933), the Himalayan rivers can be grouped into four
distinct groups. The first one consists of the rivers in the eastern region,
located between the Brahmaputra and Tista, referred to as the rivers of the
Assam Himalaya. The second group includes the rivers situated between the Tista
and the Kali, known as the Nepal Himalaya. The third group encompasses those rivers
found between the Kali and the Sutlej, termed the Kumaon Himalaya. Finally, the
last group consists of the rivers located west of the Sutlej, identified as the
Punjab Himalaya (Burrard & Hayden 1933).
The discovery and documentation
of fish diversity in the Indian Himalayas have spanned nearly two centuries. In
the year 1838, Heckel first described 10 schizothoracin fish species from
Kashmir (Von Hugel & Heckel 1838). Subsequent contributions include Menon’s
work documenting 23 species from Kumaon, tabulating 92 torrential species
across drainage systems, and compiling a list of 218 species from extensive
surveys (Menon 1949, 1954). Das (1965) recognized 15 schizothoracin species
from Kashmir, while Saxena (1968) reported 68 species from Jammu & Kashmir.
Tilak (1967, 1990) detailed 38 species in the River Tawi, and Talwar (1977)
discovered new Gymnocypris species during the Ladakh Expedition.
Current studies have expanded
knowledge across Himalayan regions. Sivakumar (2008) studied the Indus River.
Shrestha (2008) analyzed Nepal’s Himalayan waters. The regional evaluation
includes Central Himalaya (Agarwal et al. 2019), Uttarakhand’s reservoirs
(Tripathi 2020; Tomar et al. 2021; Uniyal & Uniyal 2021), and Kashmir’s
River systems (Hussain & Rashid 2021; Awes et al. 2023). Recent studies by
Choudhary et al. (2023) highlights the decline of native species like Schizothorax
richardsonii and the rise of exotic species like Cyprinus carpio
while Chaudhary et al. (2024) reported 16 species in river Asan, Uttarakhand,
with cyprinids being the dominant group in both cases. This comprehensive
research highlights the rich but vulnerable fish diversity of the Himalaya.
Table 1 provides a record of suborder Cyprinoidei fish genera and species
documented by various researchers from some major rivers and streams across
states of western IHR, highlighting the diversity and distribution status of
the fishes.
State-wise distribution of fishes
species (family: Cyprinidae, Danionidae,
and Xenocyprinidae) in western IHR
A state wise record detailing the
distribution of various fish species belonging to the Cyprinidae, Danionidae,
and Xenocyprinidae families has been presented here. The fauna of Jammu &
Kashmir comprises of 47 species consisting of 30 cyprinids, 15 danionids, and
two species of xenocyprinids with Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray, 1832)
being the most abundant species (Table 2). Ladakh’s fish fauna includes 38
species comprising 29 cyprinids, six danionids, and three xenocyprinids species
(Table 3). In Uttarakhand, Opsarius bendelisis (Hamilton, 1807) is
the most abundant among all 63 species recorded in the state’s rivers
comprising 40 cyprinids, 20 danionids, and three xenocyprinids (Table 4).
Himachal Pradesh is the home to 36 species that includes 28 cyprinids and eight
danionids but no xenocyprinid species (Table 5).
Present Conservation Status Of
Fish Species (Family: Cyprinidae, Danionidae, and Xenocyprinidae) in western
IHR
The IUCN Red List Categories and
Criteria provide a widely recognized system for assessing species at risk of
global extinction (Chandra et al. 2017). The current conservation status as per
IUCN Red List for cyprinids, danionids, and xenocyprinids reported in the IHR
is presented as Table 6. This table depicts a total of 76 species in the suborder
– Cyprinoidei recorded from the four western Himalayan states of India
comprising 50 species belonging to the family Cyprinidae, 23 species of the
family Danionidae, and three species of the family Xenocyprinidae. Among these
species, only one species, Tor putitora, falls under the ‘Endangered’
(EN) category. Four species, namely, Naziritor chelynoides, Schizothorax
richardsonii, S. plagiostomus, and S. esocinus,
are categorized as ‘Vulnerable’ (VU). Two species are listed as ‘Near
Threatened’ (NT), four as ‘Data Deficient’ (DD), three as ‘Not Evaluated’ (NE),
while the remaining 62 species belong to the ‘Least Concern’ (LC) category.
Conservation Of Fish Diversity in
western IHR
To conserve fish diversity in the
Indian Himalayan region, several strategies have been proposed. Protecting and
restoring habitats is critical, requiring measures to reduce pollution and
manage water resources effectively (Singh 2016). Engaging local communities
through community-based management can encourage sustainable practices,
empowering them to monitor fish stocks and protect habitats. Constant research
and monitoring are crucial for understanding ichthyofaunal diversity,
identifying critical habitats, and tracking population changes to guide
flexible management. Reinforcing legislation and policy frameworks is also
crucial, including tougher guidelines on fishing practices, habitat
destruction, and establishing protected areas. Also, educational programs and
awareness campaigns can highlight the importance of fish diversity and
encourage sustainable practices that support both ecosystems and local
communities (Suski & Cooke 2007; EIA EMP Report of Lakhwar Multipurpose
Project 2020).
Traditional conservation methods
For generations, the Himalayan
communities have used traditional fish conservation methods integrated in
cultural practices and community-led initiatives to preserve aquatic
biodiversity. Cultural and religious beliefs, such as bans on fishing during
specific periods by Buddhist sects or in sacred places, plays a vital role in
protecting threatened species and maintaining ecological balance (Gupta et al.
2016). There are over 30 temple-based fish sanctuaries, established near
temples or shrines to honor the fish deity, Matsya avatar (first incarnation of
Vishnu), in various Indian states and some are present in Uttarakhand and
Himachal Pradesh, with ancient traditions like offering mahseer fish to honor
ancestors further reinforcing conservation efforts (Jumani et al. 2023).
Furthermore, sustainable fishing techniques minimize environmental impact and
support healthy fish populations (Srivastava et al. 2002).
Threats to the fish diversity
The ichthyofaunal diversity in
the Himalayan states of India faces severe threats from habitat degradation,
overfishing, pollution, invasive species and climate change. Human activities
like dam construction, deforestation and water diversion lead to fragmentation
of aquatic ecosystems, disrupting fish migration and spawning. Contaminants
from agricultural runoff, domestic waste and industrial effluents deplete
oxygen levels, reducing species richness. Unsustainable practices and
overfishing further reduces populations, while invasive species out-compete
native fishes, altering ecosystems. Moreover, climate change exacerbates these
challenges by disturbing spawning cycles and threatening cold-water species.
These dangers draw attention to the urgent need for conservation measures to
protect Himalayan aquatic biodiversity (Raina & Petr 1999; Negi 2010;
Mishra et al. 2011; Dash et al. 2020; Malik et al. 2020; Bhatt & Manish
2023; Pandey et al. 2023).
CONCLUSION
This paper examines the diversity
of Cyprinidae, Danionidae, and Xenocyprinidae fish families (Suborder
Cyprinoidei) present in the India’s western Himalayan states. The observations
showed that out of all four states Uttarakhand hosts the highest diversity of
Cyprinidae species, followed by Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal
Pradesh. The data of 57 rivers and streams that flows across these Himalayan
states have been analyzed revealing that the Ramganga River in Uttarakhand
exhibits the highest genus as well as species diversity. The Ganga River system
and the Indus River system form the major drainage systems in northern India,
highlighting the region’s rich aquatic biodiversity. While rivers like Spiti
and Parbati in Himachal Pradesh and Kishanganga and Sind in Jammu & Kashmir
recorded the lowest species diversity. The diversity typically increases
downstream or at lower altitude. Most of the recorded species are still
categorized as Least Concern but several important endemic species such as snow
trout and mahseer remains under threat. Furthermore, the degradation of
freshwater ecosystems due to various human-induced threats such as
urbanization, water pollution and over-fishing shows a negative impact on the
fish population and highlights the need for habitat focused conservation in
this Himalayan region.
Table
1. List of recorded fish species
(suborder Cyprinoidei; family Cyprinidae, Danionidae, and Xenocyprinidae) in
states of western Indian
|
|
State |
Name of river/ River system |
Suborder Cyprinoidei recorded |
References |
|
|
Genus |
Species |
||||
|
1 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
Jhelum |
3 |
5 |
Hussain & Rashid 2021 |
|
Chenab |
6 |
11 |
Bhutyal & Langer 2022; Chib
et al. 2024 |
||
|
Sewa |
4 |
5 |
Gupta & Dutta 2021 |
||
|
Ujh |
14 |
23 |
Rathore & Dutta 2015 |
||
|
Wajhoo Nullah |
22 |
33 |
Dutta 2016 |
||
|
Basantar |
12 |
17 |
Sharma & Dutta 2012 |
||
|
Neeru Nullah |
1 |
1 |
Dutta et al. 1999; Zuber et al.
2010 |
||
|
Anas nullah |
7 |
9 |
Dutta 2015 |
||
|
Marusudar |
2 |
2 |
Magray et al. 2018 |
||
|
Poonch |
11 |
16 |
Awas et al. 2023 |
||
|
Mendhar |
10 |
12 |
Hussain & Dutta 2016 |
||
|
Nowshera-Tawi |
9 |
13 |
Nisa et al. 2020 |
||
|
Tawi |
10 |
12 |
Gandotra et al. 2017 |
||
|
Lidder |
2 |
4 |
Shafiya 2022; Gowhar et al.
2023 |
||
|
Veshaw |
2 |
5 |
Hamid & Singh 2019 |
||
|
Kishanganga |
1 |
1 |
Amin et al. 2022 |
||
|
Sind |
1 |
2 |
Gulzar et al. 2022 |
||
|
2 |
Ladakh |
Indus |
20 |
30 |
Sheikh et al. 2018; |
|
Choudhary et al. 2023 |
|||||
|
Zanskar |
6 |
8 |
Chandra et al. 2019; Kumar et
al. 2020; Raghuvanshi et al. 2020 |
||
|
Suru |
3 |
3 |
Zakiya et al. 2023 |
||
|
Shyok |
4 |
4 |
Kumar et al. 2020 |
||
|
3 |
Uttarakhand |
Song |
17 |
25 |
Rauthan et al. 2023 |
|
Dulhani |
12 |
20 |
Rauthan et al. 2023 |
||
|
Suswa |
16 |
22 |
Rana et al. 2017; Rauthan et
al. 2023 |
||
|
Baldi |
14 |
20 |
Rana et al. 2020; Rauthan et
al. 2023 |
||
|
Tons |
17 |
25 |
Rauthan et al. 2023 |
||
|
Asan |
8 |
9 |
Chaudhary et al. 2024 |
||
|
Yamuna |
9 |
13 |
Rayal et al. 2021 |
||
|
Ganga |
13 |
16 |
Sarkar et al. 2012; Kamboj et
al. 2023 |
||
|
Alaknanda |
7 |
13 |
Tomar et al. 2021; Malik et al.
2022 |
||
|
Bhaghirathi |
7 |
11 |
Agarwal et al. 2018; Rawat et
al. 2020 |
||
|
Bhilangna |
7 |
13 |
Agarwal et al. 2011 |
||
|
Nayar |
6 |
7 |
Jeeva et al. 2011 |
||
|
Ramganga |
25 |
46 |
Das et al. 2020 |
||
|
Kharmola |
5 |
7 |
Singh et al. 2025 |
||
|
Indrawati |
3 |
6 |
Agarwal & Singh 2012 |
||
|
Pinder |
9 |
15 |
Agarwal et al. 2019 |
||
|
Mal gad |
4 |
6 |
Rayal et al. 2021 |
||
|
Nandakini |
5 |
6 |
Agarwal & Singh 2014 |
||
|
Birahiganga |
5 |
10 |
Singh & Agarwal 2017 |
||
|
Laster Stream |
7 |
12 |
Singh & Agarwal 2013 |
||
|
Kyunja Stream |
6 |
11 |
Bahuguna 2020 |
||
|
Koshi |
15 |
28 |
Badola et al. 2024 |
||
|
Gaula |
7 |
7 |
Mir et al. 2015 |
||
|
|
Uttarakhand |
Mandal |
15 |
21 |
Badola et al. 2024 |
|
Palain |
15 |
20 |
Badola et al. 2024 |
||
|
Sona |
14 |
21 |
Badola et al. 2024 |
||
|
Goriganga |
9 |
12 |
Ashok 2014 |
||
|
4 |
Himachal Pradesh |
Beas |
11 |
20 |
Kumar & Khanna 2014; |
|
Modeel et al. 2024 |
|||||
|
Ravi |
13 |
21 |
Moza 2014; Sharma & Dhanze
2018 |
||
|
Maan Stream |
8 |
10 |
Singh et al. 2023 |
||
|
Kunah Stream |
8 |
9 |
Sharma & Banyal 2024 |
||
|
Son Stream |
6 |
6 |
Pal et al. 2024 |
||
|
Spiti |
1 |
1 |
Sharma & Dhanze 2013 |
||
|
Giri |
6 |
7 |
Rumana et al. 2015 |
||
|
Parbati |
2 |
2 |
Kumar 2010 |
||
|
Sutlej |
11 |
16 |
Sharma & Dhanze 2018 |
||
Table 2.
Fish fauna of Jammu & Kashmir (Suborder Cyprinoidei; family Cyprinidae,
Danionidae, and Xenocyprididae).
|
TAXON |
Jhelum |
Chenab |
Sewa |
Ujh |
Wajhoo Nullah |
Basantar |
Neeru Nullah |
Anas nullah |
Marusudar |
Poonch |
Mendhar |
Nowshera tawi |
Tawi |
Lidder |
Veshaw |
Kishanganga |
Sind |
|
Phylum: Chordata |
|||||||||||||||||
|
Class: Actinopterygii |
|||||||||||||||||
|
Order: Cypriniformes |
|||||||||||||||||
|
Family: Cyprinidae |
|||||||||||||||||
|
Bangana dero (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758 |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Tariqilabeo latius (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Tariqilabeo diplochilus (Heckel, 1838)
|
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
|
Cirrhinus reba (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cirrhinus mrigala (Hamilton, 1822)
|
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Garra gotyla (Gray, 1930) |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Garra lamta (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo dyocheilus (McClelland, 1839)
|
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo pangusia (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo calbasu (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo gonius (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo rohita (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo boggut (Sykes, 1839) |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo bata (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo boga (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo catla (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Osteobrama cotio (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Puntius sophore (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Puntius chola (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Systomus sarana (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Pethia conchonius (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Pethia ticto (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray, 1832) |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax plagiostomus Heckel, 1838 |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
|
Schizothorax curvifrons (Heckel, 1838) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax labiatus (McClelland, 1842) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax esocinus (Heckel, 1838) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
|
Tor putitora (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Tor tor (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Family Danionidae |
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|
Amblypharyngodon mola (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cabdio morar (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Barilius vagra (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Opsarius bendelisis (Hamilton, 1807) |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Barilius modestus Day, 1872 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Chela cachius (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Devario devario (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Esomus danricus (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Laubuka laubuca (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Rasbora danioconius (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Rasbora sp. |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Rasbora rasbora (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Salmostoma bacaila (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Salmostoma punjabense (Day, 1872) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Securicula gora (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Family Xenocyprinidae |
|||||||||||||||||
|
Ctenopharyngodon idella (Valenciennes,
1844) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Valenciennes,
1844) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Table 3.
Fish fauna of Ladakh (Suborder Cyprinoidei; family Cyprinidae, Danionidae, and
Xenocyprididae).
|
TAXON
Phylum: Chordata Class:
Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae |
Indus |
Zaskar |
Suru |
Shyok |
|
Family: Cyprinidae |
||||
|
Gymnostomus ariza (Hamilton,
1807) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Barbonymus gonionotus (Bleeker, 1849) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758 |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
|
Tariqilabeo latius (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
|
Cirrhinus reba (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cirrhinus mrigala (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Chagunius chagunio (Hamilton, 1822)
|
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Diptychus maculatus Steindachner, 1866 |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
|
Labeo calbasu (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo gonius (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo rohita (Hamilton,
1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo bata (Hamilton,
1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo catla (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Osteobrama cotio (Hamilton,
1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Puntius sophore (Hamilton, 1822)
|
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Puntius chola (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Systomus sarana (Hamilton,
1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Pethia conchonius (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Pethia ticto (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Pethia phutunio (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Ptychobarbus conirostris Steindachner, 1866 |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray, 1832) |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax plagiostomus (Heckel, 1838) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax labiatus (McClelland,
1842) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax esocinus (Heckel, 1838) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax progustus (Heckel, 1838) |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
|
Schizopygopsis sp. |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
|
Tor putitora (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Family: Danionidae |
||||
|
Amblypharyngodon mola (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Barilius barila (Hamilton,
1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Opsarius tileo (Hamilton,
1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Chela cachius (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Salmostoma bacaila (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Securicula gora (Hamilton,
1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Family: Xenocyprinidae |
||||
|
Ctenopharyngodon idella (Valenciennes,
1844) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Valenciennes,
1844) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis (Richardson, 1845) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
Table 4.
Fish fauna of Uttarakhand (Suborder Cyprinoidei; family Cyprinidae, Danionidae,
and Xenocyprididae).
|
TAXON |
Song |
Dulhani |
Suswa |
Baldi |
Tons |
Asan |
Yamuna |
Ganga |
Alaknanda |
Bhaghirathi |
Bhilangna |
Nayar |
Ramganga |
Kharmola stream |
Indrawati stream |
Pinder |
Mal gad stream |
Nandakini |
Birahiganga |
Laster Stream |
Kyunja stream |
Koshi |
Gaula |
Mandal |
Palain river |
Sona river |
Goriganga |
|
Phylum: Chordata |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Class: Actinopterygii |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Order: Cypriniformes |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Family Cyprinidae |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Bangana dero (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
|
Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Tariqilabeo latius (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Cirrhinus reba (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cirrhinus mrigala (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Chagunius chagunio (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
|
Garra mullya (Sykes, 1839) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Garra gotyla (Gray, 1930) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
|
+ |
+ |
|
Garra lamta (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Garra annandalei Hora, 1921 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo catla (Hamilton, 1822)
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo dyocheilus (McClelland, 1839) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
|
Labeo pangusia (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo calbasu (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo gonius (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo rohita (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo boggut (Sykes, 1839) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo bata (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo angra (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo boga (Hamilton, 1822)
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Neolissochilus hexasticus (McClelland, 1839) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Osteobrama cotio (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Puntius sophore (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Puntius chola (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
|
Systomus sarana (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Puntius terio (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Pethia gelius (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Pethia conchonius (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Pethia ticto (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
|
Pethia phutunio (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray, 1832) |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
|
Schizothorax plagiostomus Heckel, 1838 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Schizothorax niger Heckel, 1838 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax curvifrons (Heckel, 1838) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax kumaonensis Menon, 1971 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Schizothorax progastus (McClelland, 1839) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Tor putitora (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Tor tor (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Tor mosal (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Naziritor chelynoides (McClelland, 1839) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
|
Family Danionidae |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Amblypharyngodon mola (Hamilton, 1822)
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cabdio morar (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cabdio jaya (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Barilius vagra (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
|
Opsarius bendelisis (Hamilton, 1807) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
|
Opsarius barna (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Barilius barila (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Opsarius tileo (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Opsarius shacra (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Chela cachius (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Devario devario (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Devario aequipinnatus (McClelland, 1839) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Danio rerio (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Esomus danrica (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Laubuka laubuca (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Raiamas bola (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
|
Rasbora danioconius (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Salmostoma phulo (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Salmostoma bacaila (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Securicula gora (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Family Xenocyprinidae |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Ctenopharyngodon idella (Valenciennes,
1844) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Valenciennes,
1844) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis (Richardson,
1845) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Table 5.
Fish fauna of Himachal Pradesh (Suborder Cyprinoidei; family Cyprinidae,
Danionidae, and Xenocyprididae).
|
TAXON
|
Beas |
Ravi |
Maan Stream |
Kunah Stream |
Son Stream |
Spiti |
Giri |
Parbati |
Sutlej |
|
Phylum: Chordata
|
|||||||||
|
Class: Actinopterygii
|
|||||||||
|
Order: Cypriniformes
|
|||||||||
|
|
|||||||||
|
Family Cyprinidae |
|||||||||
|
Bangana dero (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Cirrhinus reba (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cirrhinus mrigala (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Chagunius chagunio (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Carassius carassius (Linnaeus, 1758) |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Garra gotyla (Gray, 1930) |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
|
Labeo dyocheilus (McClelland, 1839) |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo calbasu (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo gonius (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo boggut (Sykes, 1839) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo bata (Hamilton,
1822) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Labeo catla (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Osteobrama cotio (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Puntius sophore (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Puntius chola (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Systomus sarana (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
|
Pethia conchonius (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Pethia ticto (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
|
Pethia phutunio (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray, 1832) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
|
Schizothorax plagiostomus (Heckel, 1838) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Tariquilabeo diplochilus (Heckel, 1838) |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Tariquilabeo latius (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Tor putitora (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
|
Tor tor (Hamilton, 1822) |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Family Danionidae |
|||||||||
|
Barilius vagra (Hamilton, 1822)
|
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
|
Opsarius bendelisis (Hamilton, 1807) |
- |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
|
Opsarius barna (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Barilius barila (Hamilton,
1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
|
Barilius modestus (Day, 1872) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Danio rerio (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Rasbora danioconius (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
+ |
|
Salmostoma bacaila (Hamilton, 1822) |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Table 6.
Current conservation status of some fish species of the suborder Cyprinoidei
reported in the western Indian Himalayan Region.
|
|
Suborder Cyprinoidei |
IUCN Red List status |
|
Suborder Cyprinoidei |
IUCN Red List status |
|
1 |
Amblypharyngodon mola (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
39 |
Labeo bata (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
|
2 |
Cabdio morar (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
40 |
Labeo angra (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
|
3 |
Cabdio jaya (Hamilton
1822) |
LC |
41 |
Labeo boga (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
|
4 |
Barilius vagra (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
42 |
Labeo catla (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
|
5 |
Barilius shacra (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
43 |
Laubuka laubuca (Hamilton,
1822) |
LC |
|
6 |
Barilius tileo (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
44 |
Naziritor chelynoides (McClelland, 1839)
|
VU |
|
7 |
Barilius barila (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
45 |
Osteobrama cotio (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
|
8 |
Barilius modestus Day, 1872 |
LC |
46 |
Opsarius bendelisis (Hamilton,
1807) |
LC |
|
9 |
Bangana dero (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
47 |
Ptychobarbus conirostris Steindachner, 1866 |
LC |
|
10 |
Gymnostomus ariza (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
48 |
Puntius sophore (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
|
11 |
Barbonymus gonionotus (Bleeker, 1849) |
LC |
49 |
Puntius chola (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
|
12 |
Cyprinus carpio communis (Linnaeus, 1758) |
LC |
50 |
Pethia conchonius (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
|
13 |
Cyprinus carpio nudus (Bloch, 1784) |
LC |
51 |
Pethia ticto (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
|
14 |
Cyprinus carpio specularis (Linnaeus, 1758) |
LC |
52 |
Pethia phutunio (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
|
15 |
Cirrhinus reba (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
53 |
Puntius terio (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
|
16 |
Cirrhinus mrigala (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
54 |
Puntius gelius (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
|
17 |
Ctenopharyngodon idella (Valenciennes,
1844) |
LC |
55 |
Raiamas bola (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
|
18 |
Chela cachius (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
56 |
Rasbora rasbora (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
|
19 |
Chagunius chagunio (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
57 |
Rasbora danioconius (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
|
20 |
Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) |
LC |
58 |
Systomus sarana (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
|
21 |
Carassius carassius (Linnaeus, 1758) |
LC |
59 |
Salmostoma phulo (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
|
22 |
Diptychus maculatus (Steindachner,
1866) |
LC |
60 |
Salmostoma bacaila (Hamilton,
1822) |
LC |
|
23 |
Devario devario (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
61 |
Salmostoma punjabense (Day, 1872) |
LC |
|
24 |
Danio aequipinnatus (McClelland, 1839) |
LC |
62 |
Securicula gora (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
|
25 |
Danio rerio (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
63 |
Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray, 1832) |
VU |
|
26 |
Esomus danricus (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
64 |
Schizothorax plagiostomus (Heckel, 1838) |
VU |
|
27 |
Garra mullya (Sykes, 1839) |
LC |
65 |
Schizothorax niger (Heckel, 1838) |
NE |
|
28 |
Garra gotyla gotyla (Gray, 1930) |
LC |
66 |
Schizothorax curvifrons (Heckel, 1838) |
LC |
|
29 |
Garra lamta (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
67 |
Schizothorax labiatus (McClelland, 1842) |
LC |
|
30 |
Garra annandalei (Hora, 1921) |
LC |
68 |
Schizothorax esocinus (Heckel, 1838) |
VU |
|
31 |
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Valenciennes,
1844) |
NT |
69 |
Schizothorax kumaonensis Menon, 1971 |
DD |
|
32 |
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis (Richardson, 1845) |
DD |
70 |
Schizothorax progastus (McClelland, 1839) |
LC |
|
33 |
Labeo dyocheilus (McClelland, 1839)
|
LC |
71 |
Schizopygopsis sp. |
NE |
|
34 |
Labeo pangusia (Hamilton, 1822) |
NT |
72 |
Tariqilabeo diplochilus (Heckel, 1838)
|
NE |
|
35 |
Labeo calbasu (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
73 |
Tariqilabeo latius (Hamilton, 1822)
|
LC |
|
36 |
Labeo gonius (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
74 |
Tor putitora (Hamilton, 1822)
|
EN |
|
37 |
Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) |
LC |
75 |
Tor tor (Hamilton, 1822)
|
DD |
|
38 |
Labeo boggut (Sykes, 1839) |
LC |
76 |
Tor mosal (Hamilton, 1822) |
DD |
NE—Not Evaluated | DD—Data
Deficient | LC—Least Concern | NT—Near Threatened | VU—Vulnerable |
EN—Endangered.
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