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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Boulengeri

Labeobarbus boulengeri Vreven, Musschoot, Snoeks & Schliewen, 2016
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Boulengeri (Labeobarbus boulengeri), first described by Vreven, Musschoot, Snoeks & Schliewen, 2016 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Labeobarbus boulengeri
Authority
Vreven, Musschoot, Snoeks & Schliewen, 2016
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Labeobarbus
Labeobarbus
Species
Labeobarbus Boulengeri
Labeobarbus boulengeri

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Labeobarbus Boulengeri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Boulengeri 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vreven, Musschoot, Snoeks & Schliewen, 2016

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Varicorhinus latirostris Boulenger 1910 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Labeobarbus Boulengeri.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .

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