VU

Garra typhlops

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Garra typhlops faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and pollution in its limited cave habitat range in Iran. The species' highly specialized underground ecosystem makes it extremely vulnerable to water table changes and contamination from agricultural runoff and industrial activities. Dam construction and water diversion projects in the region further threaten the delicate hydrological balance required for this cave-dwelling fish's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Garra typhlops inhabits underground cave systems and subterranean waters in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. This blind cave fish is restricted to specific groundwater-fed cave pools and underground streams with stable temperatures and water chemistry.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garra typhlops classified as Vulnerable?
Garra typhlops is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Garra typhlops faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and pollution in its limited cave habitat range in Iran. The species' highly specialized underground ecosystem makes it extremely vulnerable to water table changes and contamination from agricultural runoff and industrial activities. Dam construction and water diversion projects in the region further threaten the delicate hydrological balance required for this cave-dwelling fish's survival.
Where does Garra typhlops live?
Garra typhlops occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Garra typhlops?
The main threats to Garra typhlops are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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