In the hobby, they are prized as efficient algae eaters and "janitors" for freshwater tanks. 🌍 Biodiversity and Distribution
Their mouths have a sucking disc that allows them to cling to rocks in swift currents while they scrape for food. In the hobby, they are prized as efficient
The genus Garra consists of over 100 species of freshwater fish in the family . These "stone suckers" are famous for their unique mouthparts and their use in therapeutic spas. 🐟 The Famous "Doctor Fish" In the hobby
Native to rivers and streams in the Middle East , including Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. and Iran. Phylogeny
Phylogeny, diversification and biogeography of Garra (Cypriniformes
