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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Labeo Macrostoma

Labeo macrostoma Boulenger, 1898
Max Length
73 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeo Macrostoma (Labeo macrostoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 73 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Labeo macrostoma
Authority
Boulenger, 1898
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
73 cm
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 32. Lips with transverse plicae on inner surface; upper edge of dorsal fin concave, eyes superolateral, snout very prominent and very large; two pairs of barbels present .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeo Macrostoma 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; 0° - 10°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
73cm
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
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
57.00/100
High vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1898

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Labeo brichardi Poll 1959 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Labeo Macrostoma.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 47 records indexed .

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