Neolissochilus hexagonolepis (McClelland, 1839)
Genus: Neolissochilus Rainboth
Body deep anteriorly, eyes on upper half of the head, Lower lip present medially; post-labial groove interrupted in the middle. Barbels two pair; cheeks with numerous tubercles.
Synony ms: Barbus hexagonolepis McClelland, 1839; B. (lissocheilus) hexagonolepis Hora, 1940; Acrossocheilus hexagonolepis McClelland, 1839; Barbodes hexagonolepis McClelland, 1839.
Diagnosis: Dorsal fin rays 4/9, anal 3/5, pectoral 1/16. Body moderately elongated, lower labial fold widely interrupted in the middle; barbels two pairs, Scales large, 28-32 on the lateral line, sides of snout and cheeks studded with large tubercles.
Common names: Copper mahseer, chocolate mahseer, katle, shongnya
Distribution:
Punatsangchhu: Sunkosh (Dagana), Kamechhu (W/phodrang), Basochhu (W/phodrang), Changcheychhu (Tsirang), Dagachhu (Dagana), Kalikhola (Dagana)
Amochhu: Namchhu, Somchhu (Samtse); Lingden, Torsa, Dorti khola (Chukha)
Wangchhu: Pipping, CHPA colony (Chukha)
Altitude: 150 – 510 MASL
Conservation Status: Near threatened (IUCN), status in Bhutan not known
