Garra variabilis (Heckel, 1843)
Variable garra
Garra variabilis
photo by Cicek, E. & S. Sungur

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  14.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 40.7 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Tigris-Euphrates basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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