Garra andruzzii (Vinciguerra, 1924) Somalian cavefish |
Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
Max. size: | 6.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Africa: only known from the type locality (Somalia). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | A blind species which inhabits underground waters in Somalia (Ref. 2801). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |