Garra Namyaensis
📖 Overview
Occurs in swiftly flowing clear water with gravel bottom and lush green algal bloom. Observed to adhere to rocks .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 32. This species can be distinguished by the following characters: smoothly rounded snout tip, prominent triangular-shaped rostral lobe with 10-11 strong, conical tubercles; proboscis and transverse groove absent; predorsal region, chest and abdomen scaled; two pairs of barbels; 31 lateral line scales, circumpeduncular scales 14, 3.5/1/3.5 transverse-scale rows; 9 gill rakers; 32 total vertebrae; dorsal fin with broad black band is near the posterior margin; and a distinct W-shaped broad black band in caudal fin .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Garra Namyaensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Garra Namyaensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Garra Namyaensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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