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Iran cave barb

Garra typhlops Bruun & Kaiser, 1944
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Max Length
6.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Iran cave barb (Garra typhlops) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.4 cm. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Garra typhlops
Authority
Bruun & Kaiser, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
6.4 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Iran cave barb is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Iran cave barb is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 35°N - 31°N endemic to the River Tigris, Iran.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
6.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
1996

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Bruun & Kaiser, 1944

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