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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Fimbriatus

Labeobarbus fimbriatus Holly, 1926
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Fimbriatus (Labeobarbus fimbriatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 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.

Scientific Name
Labeobarbus fimbriatus
Authority
Holly, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Labeobarbus
Labeobarbus
Species
Labeobarbus Fimbriatus
Labeobarbus fimbriatus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: mouth opening strongly curved and crescentic; no barbels; last unbranched dorsal ray weakly ossified and flexible; pelvic fin inserts below middle of dorsal fin .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Fimbriatus 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 endemic, only known from the Sanaga River system in Cameroon (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
16cm
Dorsal Rays
16
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Holly, 1926

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Varicorhinus fimbriatus Holly 1926 Synonym
Varicorhinus sandersi fimbriatus Holly 1926 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .

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