Garra Quadrimaculata
📖 Overview
Garra Quadrimaculata (Garra quadrimaculata), first described by Rüppell, 1835 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: Garra quadrimaculata is distinguished from African congeners by the following combination of features: well developed papillate disc; fully scaled predorsum, chest, belly and postpelvic regions; vent positioned very close to anal fin; and long intestine . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Garra Quadrimaculata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical found on the Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia and Yemen), but also in south-eastern Eritrea, south-eastern Ethiopia, and possibly also in Somalia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | gara čtyřskvrnná |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus quadrimaculatus | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
| Discognathus hirticeps | Rüppell | 1836 | Synonym |
| Discognathus quadrimaculatus | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
| Garra brittoni | Trewavas | 1941 | Synonym |
| Garra tibanica dhamarica | Balletto & Spanò | 1977 | Synonym |
| Garra tibanica elbahrica | Balletto & Spanò | 1977 | Synonym |
| Garra tibanica kasaba | Balletto & Spanò | 1977 | Synonym |
| Garra tibanica multaka | Balletto & Spanò | 1977 | Synonym |
| Garra tibanica nakalani | Balletto & Spanò | 1977 | Synonym |
| Garra tibanica scorteccii | Balletto & Spanò | 1977 | Synonym |
| Garra tibanica yemenica | Balletto & Spanò | 1977 | Synonym |
| Gobio hirticeps | Rüppell | 1836 | Synonym |
| Gobio quadrimaculatus | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Garra Quadrimaculata.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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