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Cauvery
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Narmada
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Ganga
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Brahmputra
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Humpback Mahseer (Tor remadevii) in particular, is a charismatic fish species that is endemic to the Cauvery river, and is on the brink of extinction. It is recognised as one of the world’s top 20 freshwater megafauna and is popularly known as the “Tiger of the Cauvery river".
Detailed explanation-2: -Habitat and Distribution The Golden Mahseer inhabits the Himalayan foothills, the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra basins and can also be found down south in the Balamore, Cauvery, Tambraparini, and Kosi Rivers.
Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Blue-finned Mahseer is found naturally in the Cauvery river.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mainly found in the Mota Mola river east of Pune. This species is also found in other rivers of the Deccan Plateau. The species is migratory; moving upstream during rains.