Carasobarbus Fritschii
📖 Overview
Found in a wide range of running water courses and dam lakes . It is tolerant against pollution, damming and the presence of several exotic species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: Two pairs of barbels, 30-39 scales in the lateral line and 14-20 scales around the least circumference of the caudal peduncle; dorsal fin usually shorter than anal fin and more than 15% of its last unbranched ray flexible, dorsal profile of the head convex . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Carasobarbus Fritschii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 40°N - 26°N central Morocco (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus atlanticus | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus fritschii | Günther | 1874 | Synonym |
| Barbus fritschii fritschii | Günther | 1874 | Synonym |
| Barbus paytonii | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Barbus riggenbachi | Günther | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus rothschildi | Günther | 1901 | Synonym |
| Barbus waldoi | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Capoeta atlantica | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Capoeta waldoi | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Enteromius fritschii | Günther | 1874 | Synonym |
| Labeobarbus fritschii | Günther | 1874 | Synonym |
| Labeobarbus paytonii | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Labeobarbus waldoi | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Pseudotor fritschii | - | - | Synonym |
| Pseudotor fritschii fritschii | Günther | 1874 | Synonym |
| Varicorhinus atlanticus | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Carasobarbus Fritschii.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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