Garra elegans (Günther, 1868) [N]—Mesopotamian garra

Taxonomy. Original description: Tylognathus elegans Günther, 1868: 64 [Mesopotamia?; no types known].— Iraq synonyms: Hemigarra elegans (Günther, 1868); Hemigrammocapoeta elegans (Günther, 1868) .—Revisions: None.—Illustration: Freyhof (2016).

Status in Iraq. First record from Iraq by Freyhof (2016).—Iraq materials: MNH 1850.10.21.31–35.

Distribution and habitat. Distribution in Iraq: Tigris River drainage.—General distribution: Middle East: Tigris River drainage (Iraq and Iran).—Habitat: This species inhabits large lowland rivers. Freshwater.

Economic importance. Locally consumed, but of no commercial importance.

Conservation. Conservation status in Iraq: Unknown.—IUCN: LC (IUCN 2023).—Threats: ABS, CON, HAB, EUT.—Moderate sensitivity to human activities.—Not considered a keystone species.—Decline status: Decreasing.—Moderate priority for conservation action.