Garra Magnacavus
📖 Overview
Garra Magnacavus (Garra magnacavus), first described by Shangningam, Kosygin & Sinha, 2019 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 40. This species is distinguished from its congeners in having the following set of characters: body elongate; lateral-line scales 42; predorsal scales 14-16; incipient proboscis with a transverse lobe; rounded large pits 15-19 on the snout; weakly developed non-fleshy central callous pad width of the crescentic anteromedian fold of the lower lip slightly wider than the width of the callous pad . Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Garra Magnacavus 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 Magnacavus.
🔍 Similar Species
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