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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Habereri

Labeobarbus habereri Steindachner, 1912
Max Length
16.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Habereri (Labeobarbus habereri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.2 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 habereri
Authority
Steindachner, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: mouth subinferior; one pair of barbels, as long as eye diameter . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Habereri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Labeobarbus Habereri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Labeobarbus Habereri is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
16.2cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ 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
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1912

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus habereri Steindachner 1912 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .

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