Labeo Camerunensis

📖 Overview

Labeo Camerunensis (Labeo camerunensis), first described by Trewavas, 1974 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 22.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Vertebrae: 32 - 33. Diagnosis: snout without transverse furrow, but non-tuberculate space present separating anterior extremity from rest of snout; profile of anterior extremity is truncate and oblique; scale formula: 38-39 (38 commonly observed); 4.5-5.5 (5.5 commonly observed); 3.0-3.5 (3.0 commonly observed); 15-17 (16 commonly observed); dorsal fin with 9 branched rays; upper edge of dorsal fin always concave; 32-33 (32 commonly observed) vertebrae; ventral fin origin located under the 3rd branched dorsal ray; genital opening close to anal fin origin; longitudinal band present, flared over the scaled base of caudal fin . Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeo Camerunensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic, known from the Mungo, Wowe, Ohumbe, Mekom, Kelle, Louetsie, Kouilou, Kissafou and Loubomo rivers (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Labeo Camerunensis.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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