Garra Clavirostris
📖 Overview
Garra Clavirostris (Garra clavirostris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.8 cm.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 32. Garra clavirostris can be diagnosed from all other species of the genus in the Brahmaputra and the Chindwin drainages by the combination of the following characters: a transverse lobe bearing 17-25 small- to large-sized multicuspid tubercles; a prominent club-shaped unilobed proboscis prominently protruding forward and overhanging the depressed rostral surface, with a row of 5-9 medium- to large-sized uni- to multi-cuspid tubercles on its anterior margin; the antero-ventral marginal aspect of the proboscis with 5-6 medium-sized uni- to multi-cuspid tubercles, distinctly differentiated from the depressed rostral surface by a distinct transverse groove; dorsal fin with 8½ or 9½ branched; anal fin with 5½ branched rays; lateral line with 33-34 scales; presence of a black spot at the upper angle of gill opening; and 4-5 narrow black stripes laterally, more distinct towards the caudal peduncle .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Garra Clavirostris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Garra Clavirostris.
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