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Golden mahseer
Tor putitora · Fresh
Legendary Himalayan river fish; endangered, so conservation anglers release it.
Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Sep–Apr. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 50–80 cm · record about 275 cm |
| Diet | Insects, plants, small fish |
| Regions | Asia |
Catching tip. Hard-fought river target; use sturdy tackle and release.
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