Labeo Dhonti

📖 Overview

Labeo Dhonti (Labeo dhonti), first described by Boulenger, 1920 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 11.50 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 - 11; Vertebrae: 29 - 31. Lips plicate; dorsal fin concave on upper side with 9 to 11 branched rays; body slightly laterally compressed and elongated; snout pointed, very prominent with a small transverse furrow and without fleshy appendix at the end; eye in superolateral position; genital orifice very far from origin of anal fin; maxillary barbels large and rostra concealed; lateral band not very clear, terminating at the caudal peduncle and the base of the caudal fin .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeo Dhonti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 1°N - 12°S widespread in the Lualaba and upper Lualaba (upper Congo River basin); also in the upper reaches of the Kwango and Kasai (middle Congo River basin), as well as in Lake Tanganyika and its affluent the Malagarasi River (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Labeo Dhonti.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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