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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Dartevellei

Labeobarbus dartevellei Poll, 1945
Max Length
11.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Dartevellei (Labeobarbus dartevellei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Labeobarbus dartevellei
Authority
Poll, 1945
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Labeobarbus
Labeobarbus
Species
Labeobarbus Dartevellei
Labeobarbus dartevellei

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Labeobarbus Dartevellei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Dartevellei 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 known from the type locality: Matadi (lower Congo River), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
11.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1945

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus dartevellei Poll 1945 Synonym
Enteromius dartevellei Poll 1945 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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