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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Labeo Degeni

Labeo degeni Boulenger, 1920
Max Length
68 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
61.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeo Degeni (Labeo degeni), first described by Boulenger, 1920 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 68.00 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.

Scientific Name
Labeo degeni
Authority
Boulenger, 1920
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
68 cm
Latitude
10°S – 5°N
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
61.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 31. Lips with transverse plicae on inner surface; upper edge of dorsal fin convex or (feebly) straight; eyes in a lateral position .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeo Degeni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 5°N - 10°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
68cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Vertebrae
31

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
61.00/100
High vulnerability
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
5°N – 10°S
Described By
Boulenger, 1920

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Labeo Degeni.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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