Author: Deraniyagala, 1933
FBname: Phillips's garra
Comments: Occurs in rocky areas of hill streams, almost always in fast-flowing water.  More common in deeper and more heavily shaded areas of clear-water streams.  Occurs sympatrically with <i>G. ceylonensis</i> in its limited range.  Feeds essentially on algae in captivity.  This species is easy to maintain in aquarium.