Garra smartae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Garra smartae faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and water extraction in its native river systems. Dam construction and water diversion projects have altered natural flow regimes, fragmenting populations and reducing suitable spawning areas. Pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste further compromises water quality in the streams this species depends upon.
Habitat
Garra smartae inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and rivers with rocky substrates in mountainous regions. The species prefers well-oxygenated waters with moderate to strong currents, typically found at elevations between 200-800 meters.
