Is the golden mahseer endangered?
Yes the golden mahseer is endangered on the IUCN Red List. construction of dams that disrupt flow of water, sediments and prey as well as block migration and fragmentation of populations leading to genetic isolation. Other threats include dynamite fishing, poaching, overfishing, habitat loss, pollution and climate change. Golden mahseer are sensitive to changes in water temperature and could be affected by warming climate.
What is angling?
Angling refers to the hobby or sport of fishing. Golden mahseer are one of the most popular game fishes in the world. They are very popular with catch-and-release anglers.
Do golden mahseer migrate?
Yes golden mahseer migrate to breed and feed at higher altitudes, to shallow pools near headwaters. They can cover 60-70 km in 24 hours. Spawning seasons are at the onset of monsoon and just post monsoon, after which the adults return to deeper pools downstream.
Where are golden mahseer found?
Golden mahseer are found in Himalayan rivers and streams with rocky beds and cold water habitats with temperatures ranging from 13 to 30 degrees (celcius) in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar.
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