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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Labeo Bottegi

Labeo bottegi Vinciguerra, 1897
Max Length
79 cm
Max Weight
5.0 kg
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Labeo Bottegi (Labeo bottegi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 79 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Labeo bottegi
Authority
Vinciguerra, 1897
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
79 cm
Max Weight
5 kg
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Labeo Bottegi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeo Bottegi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Labeo Bottegi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Labeo Bottegi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Known only from two river systems, the Juba/Webbi Shebeili (coastal system) and the Uaso Nyro (isolated inland).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
79cm
Max Weight
5,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
58.00/100
High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vinciguerra, 1897

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Labeo bottegoi Vinciguerra 1897 Synonym
Labeo brunellii Parenzan 1939 Synonym
Labeo carnigliae Zolezzi 1939 Synonym
Labeo neumanni Boulenger 1904 Synonym
Labeo stictolepis Vinciguerra 1913 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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