Garra hughi Silas, 1955
photo by A. Biju Kumar

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  15.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 10 - 25
Distribution:  Asia: Cardamom and Palani hills in Western Ghats, Kerala, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in mountain streams (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 17 March 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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