Labeo Parvus
📖 Overview
Found in stony river beds and in mountain pools formed by small brooks . Maximum TL was recorded at 51.5 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 29 - 31. Diagnosis: distal margin of dorsal fin concave; body depth 1.9-3.0x SL; depth of caudal peduncle 0.8-1.2x its length; 24-42 (50-150mm) and 41-44 (150-250mm) gill rakers; scale formula 4.5-5.5/33-38/6.5; 3-4 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 12-16 scales around caudal peduncle; 9-10 dorsal fin branched rays . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Labeo Parvus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 23°C - 25°C ; 7°N - 10°S West Africa, including coastal basins, Lake Chad and the Niger river basin (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labeo djourae | Blache & Miton | 1960 | Heterotypic |
| Labeo gaudicheri | Pellegrin | 1925 | Synonym |
| Labeo obscurus | Pellegrin | 1908 | Heterotypic |
| Labeo ogunensis | Boulenger | 1910 | Synonym |
| Labeo tibestii | Pellegrin | 1919 | Synonym |
| Labeo toboensis | Svensson | 1933 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Labeo Parvus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 243 records indexed .
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