Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Actinopterygii (ray‑finned fishes)
- Order: Cypriniformes
- Family: Cyprinidae
- Subfamily: Labeoninae
- Genus: Garra
- Species: Garra yiliangensis
Authority
Described by Zhang in 2015.
Description
Garra yiliangensis is a small freshwater fish characterized by the typical morphological features of the genus Garra, including a ventrally positioned mouth with a specialized sucking disc used for adhering to substrates in fast‑flowing streams. Detailed morphometric data (e.g., standard length, fin ray counts) are provided in the original species description but are not widely summarized in general reference works.
Distribution and Habitat
The species is known from the Yiliang County region in Yunnan Province, China. It inhabits clear, fast‑flowing mountainous streams where it occupies benthic niches among rocks and gravel substrates.
Ecology
Like other Garra species, G. yiliangensis is presumed to be a grazer of periphyton and detritus. Specific dietary studies or ecological interactions have not been extensively documented.
Conservation Status
As of the latest available assessments, Garra yiliangensis has not been evaluated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Information on population trends, threats, or protective measures remains limited.
Research Notes
The species was identified based on morphological differences from closely related Garra taxa, particularly in the structure of the mouthparts and scale patterns. Molecular phylogenetic analyses have not been broadly published for this species. Further field surveys are needed to clarify its full distribution range and conservation needs.
