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Garra lungongza Ngangbam & Lithoingambi, 2023 |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal soft rays: 7-7. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: lateral line scales 39-40 i.e., 37 + 2(1)-3(5); one faint midlateral stripe on the body absent; anus closer to pelvic fin origin; rounded gular disc; snout broadly rounded; W- shaped band on caudal fin absent; irregular pre dorsal scales; scales well-developed on abdomen; scales between lateral line and anal fin origin (3 or 3½) (Ref. 137781). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||