Garra rupecula (McClelland, 1839)

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  6.45 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Manipur and Mishmi hills in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in mountain streams (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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