Shabout
📖 Overview
Shabout (Arabibarbus grypus), first described by Heckel, 1843 is a very large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 150.00 cm in maximum length and up to 30.000 kg. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 17 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 10. Diagnosis: Arabibarbus grypus has 33-44 scales in the lateral line . The round head is shorter, 19.9-25.4% of standard length, and lower, 12.6-16.0% of standard length, than in its congeners . The body is cylindrical; the dorsal fin is short, 17.8-24.2% of standard length, and only weakly ossified; the pectoral fins, 16.0-19.3% of standard length, and pelvic fins, 14.3-17.5% of standard length, are shorter than in Arabibarbus hadhrami . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shabout is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus grypus | Heckel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Labeobarbus kotschyi | Heckel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Tor gryptus | Heckel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Tor grypus | Heckel | 1843 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Shabout.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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