Barboides Gracilis
📖 Overview
Distinguished from small Barbus in sight by absence of barbels, absence of lateral line and 1 single nostril in form of 8 at each side of snout . Occurs throughout the lower forested coastal lowlands in small slow flowing rivers under forest cover .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Diagnosis: single 8-shaped nostril on either side of head; absence of barbels, suborbital bones and lateral line; dorsal fin with 6 branched rays and well in front of anal fin . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barboides Gracilis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C occurs in small coastal rivers in Benin and southern Nigeria (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus lorenzi | Loiselle & Welcomme | 1971 | Synonym |
| Raddabarbus camerunensis | Thys van den Audenaerde | 1971 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Barboides Gracilis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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