Where Does Cambodian Garra Live?

Cambodian Garra lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Cambodian Garra

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths (0.5-3 meters) of rivers and streams.

Environment

Prefers clear, well-oxygenated, fast-flowing rivers and streams with rocky or gravelly substrates. Often found clinging to rocks in rapids and riffles, grazing on periphyton. Less common in stagnant or heavily vegetated areas.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically found in the Mekong River basin (Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and potentially adjacent river systems.

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