Garra qiaojiensis Wu & Yao, 1977
Garra qiaojiensis
photo by CAFS

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  17.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits mountain streams on gravel bottom and adheres to stones through its sucking disk (Ref. 51717).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 June 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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