| Garra tashanensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Subfamily: | Labeoninae |
| Genus: | Garra |
| Species: | G. tashanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Garra tashanensis | |
Garra tashanensis is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Garra . This cavefish is endemic to the Tashan Cave located in the Tashan region of Khuzestan Province, Iran. [1]
Garra tashanensis lacks pigment and eyes, its anterior body has few scales. [1]
The species tashanensis is named after Tashan region, where the Tashan Cave is located. [1]
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