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Cyprinidae

Garra ornata

Garra ornata

Seven Point Two Centimeters Carp of the Niger Basin

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Garra ornata is a freshwater fish from Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 7.2 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Garra
Maximum length: 7.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: Niger basin to Congo River basin (Ref. 2801 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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