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Garra kempi Hora, 1921 |
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| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India (Ref. 4832), Myanmar (Ref. 57739) and China (Ref. 32617). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Differs from its sympatric species Garra arupi in having the following characters: perforated lateral line scales 40-42 (vs. 35-36); vent to anal distance 50.0-52.9% (vs. 52.6-60.0) pelvic to anal distance; predorsal scales 13-14 (vs. 11-12); circumpeduncular scales 12 (vs. 16); transverse scales between anal fin origin and lateral line 2½ (vs. 3½); absence of a distinct submarginal band on the dorsal fin (vs. presence); absence of a transverse band of tubercles on the snout tip (vs. presence); and absence of 7-8 thin stripes on the caudal peduncle (vs. presence) (Ref. 81034). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in mountain streams (Ref. 41236). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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