Garra kalakadensis Rema Devi, 1993

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  7.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Pachaiyar, Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in mountain streams (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 October 2010 (A2a; B1ab(ii,iii,v)+2ab(ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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