Garra mullya (Sykes, 1839) Sucker fish |
photo by
Raghavan, P.R. |
Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
Max. size: | 17 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: throughout India except Assam and the Himalaya (Ref. 4832). Reported from Nepal (Ref. 40948). | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in mountain streams (Ref. 41236). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 September 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |