Kosswig's barb
📖 Overview
Kosswig's barb (Carasobarbus kosswigi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal soft rays: 9. Lateral line with 32 to 38 scales, usually 14 to 16 scales around the least circumference of the caudal peduncle; last unbranched ray of dorsal fin markedly longer than head; mouth narrow, lower lip spatulate and median lobe present; and two pairs of barbels .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kosswig's barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical endemic to the Tigris-Euphrates basin.
🌿 Ecology
small animals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Kiss-lip himri · kisslip himri · Kosswig's barb |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | حمري شفاه القبلة · حمري كوسويجي |
| 🌍CES | parmička Kosswigova |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus kosswigi | Ladiges | 1960 | Synonym |
| Cyclocheilichthys kosswigi | Ladiges | 1960 | Synonym |
| Kosswigobarbus kosswigi | Ladiges | 1960 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Kosswig's barb.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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