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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Labeo Roseopunctatus

Labeo roseopunctatus Paugy, Guégan & Agnèse, 1990
Max Length
20.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Labeo Roseopunctatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Labeo roseopunctatus
Authority
Paugy, Guégan & Agnèse, 1990
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20.3 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: dorsal profile straight to slightly arched; inner surface of lips with transverse folds; body depth 3.3-3.9x SL; depth of caudal peduncle 0.9-1.2x its length; 32-42 (50-150mm) and 46-49 (150-250mm) gill rakers; scale formula 7.5/38-40/7.5-8.5; 4.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 16 scales around caudal peduncle; 13-15 dorsal fin branched rays; body silvery in life, but salmon-pink spots on scales of sides; so far known from the upper basins of the rivers Senegal and Niger . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeo Roseopunctatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Labeo Roseopunctatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Labeo Roseopunctatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
20.3cm
Dorsal Rays
18
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Paugy, Guégan & Agnèse, 1990

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