Garra litanensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Garra litanensis faces severe pressure from water extraction and dam construction along the Litani River system in Lebanon, which has dramatically reduced water flow and degraded its specialized riverine habitat. Agricultural runoff and urban pollution have further compromised water quality in its limited range, while the species' restriction to a single river basin makes it extremely vulnerable to any localized environmental changes or catastrophic events.
Habitat
This endemic cyprinid inhabits fast-flowing, well-oxygenated sections of the Litani River and its tributaries in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. The species requires rocky substrates and clear water conditions typical of upland Mediterranean river systems.
