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Currently, the largest of the mahseer is Tor remadevii, which is known to grow to in excess of 120 lb (54 kg). In 2011, UK angler Ken Loughran landed a fish that was too heavy for the 120lb scales being used. This fish was claimed as a 'World record' at 130lb 10oz, [13] although the weighing process used
The largest living species is the basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) of the world's northern temperate oceans, also the second largest fish. The largest specimen, which was examined in 1851, measured 12.3 m (40 ft) long and weighed 16 tonnes. [1] Perhaps the most famous "big fish" is the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias). Specimens ...
Pages in category "Fish of Bhutan" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Bagarius bagarius; G.
In 1977 the Department of Animal Husbandry established a Fishery Development Program, initially for stocking rivers with game fish and for developing commercial capability as a long-term goal. [ 1 ] Between 1979 and 1987, an average of 1,000 tons of fish were caught or produced annually. [ 1 ]
The most endangered Asia top predator of 2010, the dhole is on edge of extinction.There remain less than 2500 members of this species in the world. Although Bhutan's natural heritage is still largely intact, the Government has rightly recognised that it cannot be taken for granted and that conservation of the natural environment must be considered one of the challenges that will need to be ...
Parachiloglanis bhutanensis is the first fish species scientifically described within Bhutan, whereas Parachiloglanis hodgarti was found in Pharping, Nepal.The common name, Khaling torrent catfish, refers to the village, Khaling, in the Trashigang District of southeastern Bhutan where the stream in which it was discovered flows. [1]
Glacial lakes in Bhutan (2002) The lakes of Bhutan comprise its glacial lakes and its natural mountain lakes. Bhutanese territory contains some 2,674 high altitude glacial lakes and subsidiary lakes, out of which 25 pose a risk of GLOFs. [1] [2] There are also more than 59 natural non-glacial lakes in Bhutan, covering about 4,250 hectares (16.4 ...
Common snowtrout has great commercial and cultural values to the local communities. They are much sought after as a consumption fish. [2] However, their population is threatened by a number of factors including overfishing, pollution, the damming of rivers and the introduction of exotic fish, particularly salmonids and the population is ...