Garra bicornuta

Cyprinidae 👁 421 views Updated 2026-11-01

Garra bicornuta is a species of actinopterygii in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes).

Garra bicornuta Narayan Rao, 1920 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes).

Taxonomy. The scientific name Garra bicornuta Narayan Rao, 1920 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Cypriniformes, Garra bicornuta exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are soft-rayed freshwater fishes with pharyngeal teeth and a Weberian apparatus; most lack jaw teeth. Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Cyprinidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Cyprinidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.

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