Garra barreimiae Fowler & Steinitz, 1956
photo by Gratwicke, B.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  7.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20
Distribution:  Asia: Oman and United Arab Emirates.
Diagnosis:  With 6-8 unbranched dorsal rays (Ref. 13617).
Biology:  Cave-restricted species.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 April 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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