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Garra kalakadensis Endangered

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Stats

Family

Cyprinidae

Genus

Garra

Size

6.35 cm

Temperament

Other

Unknown

Diet

Omnivore

Tank Size

75.70 L

Temperature

16.7 C - 22.2 C

Parameters

Actual temperature and parameters are unknown, but as the species is endemic to the Western Ghats, should share similar parameters to other species in the area.

Level

Bottom

Other Information

These fish seem to prefer to be in groups, but not much is known about them especially their behavior in aquaria.

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-scatterer

They have not be spawned in captivity

Spawn Size

10 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

Simulating the wet season

Fry Care

Parents of similar species will have eggs that both float, and sink between the substrate. Adults should removed due to potential cannibalism but nothing is known for sure.

Locations

Photos

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Picture taken in-situ Image Credit: Aravind Manoj

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