Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Valenciennes 1844)
Order: CYPRINIFORMES
Family: CYPRINIDAE
Subfamily: Leuciscinae
Genus: Hypophthalmichthys Bleeker
Body elongated and compressed. Head very large. Mouth terminal, operculum large, deeper than long, its outer surface strongly ridged. Dorsal fin small, inserted slightly behind origin of pelvic fins.
Synonyms: Abramocephalus microlepis Steindachner, 1869; Cephalus mantschuricus Basileywsky, 1855; Hypophthamichthys dybowskii Herzenstein 1888; L. molitrix Valenciennes, 1844
Diagnosis: Dorsal fin rays 3/7; Anal 18. Body deep, mouth terminal and small. Body with silvery red spots.
Common names: Silver carp
Distribution: Introduced in fish pond at Goenshari, Chhimipang, Darla, Tsangkha, Lhamoizhingkha, Gomtu, Sipsu, Tendu, Phuentsholing
Altitude: 1518 MASL
Conservation status: Introduced for commercial purpose
