Garra compressus
Local name: Kõrge napplõug
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Garra compressus faces severe pressure from dam construction and water diversions that fragment its river habitat and alter natural flow regimes. Agricultural runoff and domestic pollution degrade water quality in its limited range, while sand mining and quarrying activities directly destroy riverbed substrates essential for feeding and reproduction. Climate change-induced alterations to monsoon patterns further threaten the seasonal flow cycles this species depends upon.
Habitat
This cyprinid fish inhabits fast-flowing rocky streams and rivers in mountainous regions, typically found in areas with strong currents and rocky substrates. It prefers clear, well-oxygenated waters with seasonal flow variations typical of monsoon-influenced river systems.
Other threatened species in Cyprinidae
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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