Labeo Simpsoni
📖 Overview
Labeo Simpsoni (Labeo simpsoni), first described by Bertram, 1943 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 22.00 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 29 - 30. Lips plicate; dorsal fin falciform with 4 simple and 9 to 10 branched rays; snout rounded, very prominent and provided with a large, deep transverse furrow and a fleshy appendix at the end, numerous tubercules on the snout and the rostral lobe; eyes in superolateral position; body elongated with a dark lateral brown band on the flanks, broadens at the base of the caudal fin; genital orifice very far from origin of the anal fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Labeo Simpsoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 7°N - 15°S Central African Republic, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | Labeo Simpsonovo |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Labeo Simpsoni.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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