Elongated stone sucker
📖 Overview
Elongated stone sucker (Garra elongata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.3 cm. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 5. 13 predorsal scales, 2 1/2 scale rows between lateral line and pelvic fin origin, transverse groove on snout, weakly developed proboscis, scaleless chest, dorsal and pectoral fin rays branched, and vent midway between pelvic and anal fin origins; transverse black bar on dorsal fin and longitudinal black band on middle of caudal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elongated stone sucker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Elongated stone sucker is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Elongated stone sucker is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Elongated stone sucker |
| 🌍CES | gara protáhlá |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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