Labeobarbus Batesii

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Batesii (Labeobarbus batesii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 43.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: mouth inferior . Lips normally well developed, lower lip continuous . Geographical variations in mouth form: soft or “rubbery” versus keratinised . Two pairs of well-developed barbels; barbels long, posterior barbel reaching to or beyond posterior margin of eye . Scale formula 4.5/26-30/4.5 or 4.5-5.5/26-33/3.5-4.5/2-3 . 2-3 or 3 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base. 12 scales around caudal peduncle . 8-9 or 8-10 dorsal fin branched rays. Last simple dorsal ray ossified and as long as or shorter than head in specimens over 150 mm SL or measuring 0.67x HL . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Batesii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical distributed from the Cross River up to the Chiloango basin, including the Mungo, Wouri, Sanaga, Nyong, Kribi, Ntem, Ogowé and Nyanga; also known from the Dja (middle Congo River basin) and from Tibesti (Chad)(Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Labeobarbus Batesii.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 60 records indexed .

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