Garra Mirofrontis

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General Description

Garra Mirofrontis is a species of fish classified under the order Cypriniformes. It is identified by the presence of a transverse groove on the snout just in front of the eyes and a bifurcate proboscis with a conical keratinised tubercle at each anterior tip. The Garra genus, to which it belongs, is a group that continues to evolve and get reclassified, with a wide distribution spanning from China to Africa.

Aquarium Setup

The setup for Garra Mirofrontis should mimic its natural habitat found in rocky substrates, with well-oxygenated water. They prefer a pH level around 7.6 and a water temperature of 22°C. (see table)

Behaviour

Members of the Garra genus, including G. Mirofrontis, typically exhibit behaviors such as clinging to surfaces using their modified lower lip as an adhesive disc, allowing them to withstand strong currents. They are known for scraping food items from substrates.

Feeding and Diet

Garra Mirofrontis primarily feed on food items found on rocks and substrates. Their horny upper and lower jaw margins are adapted for scraping and collecting these food particles like algae and small invertebrates.

Reproduction & Dimorphism

Specific details about the reproduction and dimorphism of Garra Mirofrontis are not provided in available information.

Habitat and Distribution

The natural habitat of Garra Mirofrontis is in the Luozhahe River subbasin of the Beiqiaohe River in the Mekong basin, located in Yunnan Province, China. This species is native to the upper Mekong (Lancangjiang) river basin in Yunnan province.