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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Labeo Nigripinnis

Labeo nigripinnis Day, 1877
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeo Nigripinnis (Labeo nigripinnis), first described by Day, 1877 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 25.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical 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 nigripinnis
Authority
Day, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Labeo Nigripinnis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeo Nigripinnis 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. Subtropical endemic to Pakistan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Day, 1877

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