| Schizothorax nepalensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Subfamily: | Schizothoracinae |
| Genus: | Schizothorax |
| Species: | S. nepalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Schizothorax nepalensis | |
Schizothorax nepalensis is a cyprinid fish species of the genus Schizothorax . [3] It was first collected in 1979 in the alpine fresh water Rara Lake located in Nepal's Rara National Park. [2]
Rara Lake, also known as Mahendra Lake, is the largest fresh water lake in the Nepalese Himalayas. It is the main feature of Rara National Park, located in Jumla and Mugu Districts of Karnali Province. Rara National Park stretches over 106 km2 (41 sq mi).
Wildlife diversity is a notable feature of Nepal. Because of the variance in climate, from tropical to arctic, Nepal has a large variety of plants and animals. Wildlife tourism is a major source of tourism in the country. There are some animal species which are unique to Nepal, such as the spiny babbler. Nepal is also host to many rhododendron species. Nepal has numerous national parks and reserves to protect its diverse fauna. Nepal is a biodiversity hot spot with ecoregions broadly comprising the mountainous ecoregion, the savanna and grasslands ecoregion of the terai (foothills), and the Rara Lake ecoregion.
Schizothorax is a genus of cyprinid fish found in southern and western China, through northern South Asia (Himalaya) and Central Asia, to Iran, with a single species, S. prophylax, in Turkey. They are primarily found in highland rivers, streams and lakes, although a few species occur in lower-lying locations, like Lake Balkhash and lakes of the Sistan Basin. Their scientific name means "cloven-breast", from Ancient Greek schízeïn (σχίζειν) 'to cleave' and thórax (θώραξ) 'breast-plate'. The western species are typically referred to as marinkas from their Russian name marinka (маринка), while the eastern species are usually called snowtrout. Although they do resemble trouts in habitus this is merely due to convergent evolution and they are by no means closely related apart from both being Teleostei: Cyprinids are in the teleost superorder Ostariophysi, while trouts are in the superorder Protacanthopterygii. Their ancestors must thus have diverged as early as the Triassic, more than 200 million years ago.
Rara National Park is a protected area in the Himalayas of Nepal and was established in 1976. Covering an area of 106 km2 (41 sq mi) in the Mugu and Jumla districts, it is the country's smallest national park. Its main feature is Rara Lake at an altitude of 2,990 m (9,810 ft). The park was established to protect the unique flora and fauna of the Humla–Jumla Region of Nepal.
Schizothorax biddulphi is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax from the family Cyprinidae. It is found in the Tarim River and Boston Lake in Xijiang, China. Where it occurs in rivers and lakes with little or no current where it feeds on benthic invertebrates, algae and small fragments of macrophytes.
Schizothorax grahami, the Kunming snowtrout, is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax. It is endemic to Lake Dianchi, its tributaries and connected springs, in Yunnan Province, China. The species has not been caught in the lake in the past 20 years, but it is present in one tributary drainage basin. The introduction of exotic fish is the main threat to this species.
Schizothorax huegelii is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax which is found in Jammu and Kashmir where it inhabits mountain streams and lakes.
Schizothorax integrilabiatus is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax. This species is endemic to Tibet where it is found in Xigong Lake and the streams draining into it.
The Kunar snowtrout is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax which is found in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tibet.
Schizothorax labrosus is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax from Lugu Lake in Ninglang, Yunnan.
The Nepalese snowtrout is a cyprinid fish species of the genus Schizothorax. This snowtrout was first collected in 1979 in the alpine fresh water Rara Lake located in Nepal's Rara National Park.
Schizothorax ninglangensis is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax, from Lugu Lake, Ninglang, Yunnan.
Schizothorax parvus is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax from Yunnan.
Schizothorax plagiostomus is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax. Schizothorax plagiostomus locally known as khont, snow trout, snow carp, snow barbel and swati fish has an elongated sub cylindrical body with short, blunt and slightly prognathous upper jaw. Ventral surface of head and anterior part of body flattish, short, somewhat cone shaped and blunt. Snout usually smooth covered with warys in male. Interorbital space broad and flat. Mouth inferior, wide and slightly arched; lips fleshy and continuous, marginally sharply attenuated, lower lip papillae and reflected from jaw, margin of lower lip sharp, covered with firm and hard horny cartilage; a strip of papillae labial plate at chin present. Barbless two pairs. Pharyngeal teeth in three rows. Dorsal fin inserted about opposite to pelvic fins, its last undivided ray osseous, strong and serrated posterior, short than head. Caudal fin deeply emarginated. Scales very small and elliptical; lipids irregular.
The Dinnawah snowtrout is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax from India and Nepal.
The Rara snowtrout, is a cyprinid fish species of the genus Schizothorax. The Rara snowtrout was first collected in 1979 in the alpine fresh water Rara Lake located in Nepal's Rara National Park.
The common snowtrout or snowtrout, also known as "Asala", or "Asela" by the locals, is a species belong to the class of ray-finned fishes, family Cyprinidae, order Cypriniformes in the genus Schizothorax. The genus name Schizothorax is derived from Greek word, "schizein" meaning to divide, and "thorax" which means breast.
The Chirruh snowtrout is a species of cyprinid fish found in the Himalyays in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Nepal and China.
The Eğirdir marinka is a species of cyprinid fish in the genus Schizothorax. It is endemic to Lake Eğirdir in Turkey.
Schizothorax taliensis is a species of cyprinid fish. It inhabits Erhai Lake in Yunnan, China. It has a maximum length among unsexed males of 30.0 cm (11.8 in), a common length among unsexed males of 20.0 cm (7.9 in) and a maximum published weight of 200 g (0.44 lb). It was described by Charles Tate Regan in 1907, is considered harmless to humans and has not been classified on the IUCN Red List.
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