Garra Quadratirostris
📖 Overview
Garra Quadratirostris (Garra quadratirostris), first described by Nebeshwar & Vishwanath, 2013 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished by having the following characters: unbranched dorsal-fin rays 3; unbranched anal-fin rays 3; branched pectoral-fin rays 14-15; lateral-line scales 37; and circumpeduncular scales 12 ; weakly developed proboscis; transverse scale rows 3.5-4.0/2.5/3.5; anal scale rows 5-6; and subcutaneous scales well developed on chest : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Garra Quadratirostris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Garra Quadratirostris.
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