Omani blind cave fish

Description

Garra barreimiae is a small,slender fish,somewhat flattened on the underside.It grows to a length of about 7–8 cm (2.8–3.1 in).The head is wedge-shaped and has a suction plate on the lower jaw and a blunt snout.This fish is a fairly dark colour and is speckled;it has a paler transverse band just behind the head.An unpigmented form with fewer scales and no external eyes has been found living underground.Juveniles of this form are sighted at first,but as they get older,skin grows over their eyes.