Schizothorax plagiostomus is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax.Schizothorax plagiostomus locally known as khont has an elongated sub cylindrical body with short, blunt and slightly prognathous upper jaw. Ventral surface of head and anterior part of body flattish, short, somewhat cone shaped and blunt. Snout usually smooth covered with warys in male. Interorbital space broad and flat.