缺须墨头鱼 (Garra imberba), first described by Garman, 1912 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 34.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 14; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Diagnosed from the species of Garra in the Yuanjiang drainage in Yunnan Province by the combination of the following characters: no barbels; 46-52 lateral line scales; 16 circumpeduncular scales; pharyngeal teeth in 3 rows, 2.4.5-5.4.2; snout rounded, no secondary rostrum, no longitudinal groove in front of nostrils; anus close to pelvic-fin base . : elongated.
Behavioural data for 缺须墨头鱼 is currently being reviewed.
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇩🇪German | Pings Saugbarbe |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 无须墨头鱼 · 無鬚墨頭魚 · 缺须墨头鱼 |
The following diseases are known to affect 缺须墨头鱼.
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