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Etymology: Garra: Name based on a vernacular Indian name (Hamilton, 1822:343, Ref. 1813); a fish living in mud (Ref. 128817).
More on authors: Fowler & Steinitz.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 18°C - 24°C (Ref. 13614); 25°N - 20°N
Asia: Oman and United Arab Emirates.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 7.2 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 13617)
With 6-8 unbranched dorsal rays (Ref. 13617).
Cave-restricted species.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Krupp, F., 1983. Fishes of Saudi Arabia: freshwater fishes of Saudi Arabia and adjacent regions of the Arabian peninsula. Fauna Saudi Arabia 5:568-636. (Ref. 13617)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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