Garra Turcica
📖 Overview
Garra Turcica (Garra turcica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.5 cm.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from G. rufa by having a blunt snout (vs. slightly pointed) and a more slender body, its body depth at dorsal-fin origin 18-21% of SL (vs. 21-24%); with 19 fixed diagnostic nucleotide substitutions in the mitochondrial COI barcode region .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Garra Turcica 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 Turcica.
🔍 Similar Species
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