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 |