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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Labeo Kibimbi

Labeo kibimbi Poll, 1949
Max Length
47 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeo Kibimbi (Labeo kibimbi), first described by Poll, 1949 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 47.00 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.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Labeo kibimbi
Authority
Poll, 1949
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
47 cm
Latitude
15°S – 5°N
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Vertebrae: 31 - 32. Lips plicate, dorsal fins convex; genital orifice near the anal fin .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeo Kibimbi 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 - 15°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
47cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Vertebrae
32

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
5°N – 15°S
Described By
Poll, 1949

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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