Garra lamta (Hamilton, 1822)
Mate buduna,  Stone sucker,  Patther Chatti
Garra lamta
photo by Atkore, V.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  25.34 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8
Distribution:  Asia: India and eastern Nepal (Ref. 4832). Reported from Myanmar (Ref. 57739).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults are found in streams and lakes (Ref. 4832).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Occurs in Kosi, Kali Gandaki and Karnali (Ref. 40948). Also known from Panauti, Roshi, Kamala, Bagmati and Bhotekoshi rivers (Ref. 85009). Also Ref. 4832, 41236.


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