Garra Khawbungi
📖 Overview
Garra Khawbungi (Garra khawbungi), first described by Arunachalam, Nandagopal & Mayden, 2014 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Distinguished by having the following combination of characters: snout rounded in dorsal profile with weakly developed transverse groove; groove with pointed tubercles arranged irregularly but approximately in three rows across; snout not elongated as proboscis; two pairs of barbels, both rostral and maxillary; 36-37 scale rows on lateral line; 16 circumpeduncular scale rows; 4.5/3.5/4.5 transverse-scale rows; well developed scale rows present up to pectoral-fin insertion and embedded scale rows present after pectoral-fin insertion up to pelvic-fin insertion . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Garra Khawbungi 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 Khawbungi.
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