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Garra gotyla (Gray, 1830) Sucker head |
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photo by
Rana, A.S. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 21.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 151.8 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and upper Myanmar (Ref. 4832). Also reported from Afghanistan (Ref. 39701), Bhutan (Ref. 40882) and Nepal (Ref. 9496). | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit streams and lakes (Ref. 4832). Feed on algae, plants and detritus (Ref. 42699). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||