Garra andruzzii (Vinciguerra, 1924)
Somalian cavefish

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  6.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: only known from the type locality (Somalia).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A blind species which inhabits underground waters in Somalia (Ref. 2801).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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