Garra ghorensis

Jordanian log sucker
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Garra
Species:
G. ghorensis
Binomial name
Garra ghorensis
Krupp, 1982

Garra ghorensis, the Jordanian log sucker or Dead Sea garra, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is native to Israel and Jordan, although it is no longer found in Israel.[1] Its natural habitat is freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ a b Freyhof, J. (2014). "Garra ghorensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T60335A19007211. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T60335A19007211.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.