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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Carasobarbus Moulouyensis

Carasobarbus moulouyensis Pellegrin, 1924
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Carasobarbus Moulouyensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Carasobarbus moulouyensis
Authority
Pellegrin, 1924
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: This species can be distinguished by the interorbital space, which is smaller than the eye and the scales are larger than other north African barbels . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Carasobarbus Moulouyensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Carasobarbus Moulouyensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Carasobarbus Moulouyensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
11cm
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1924

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