Labeobarbus Intermedius
📖 Overview
Labeobarbus Intermedius (Labeobarbus intermedius), first described by Rüppell, 1835 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 48.90 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Labeobarbus Intermedius is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Intermedius is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical distributed throughout southern Ethiopia and into northern Kenya, certainly as far as Lake Baringo, but excluding the lake itself (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus affinis | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
| Barbus affinis affinis | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
| Barbus affinis brevibarbis | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus alticola | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Barbus bingeri | Pellegrin | 1905 | Synonym |
| Barbus bottegi | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Barbus brevibarbis | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus brunellii | Bini | 1940 | Synonym |
| Barbus brunellii brunellii | Bini | 1940 | Synonym |
| Barbus duchesnii | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus duchesnii ibridus | Bini | 1940 | Synonym |
| Barbus duchesnii maximus | Bini | 1940 | Synonym |
| Barbus elongatus | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
| Barbus erlangeri | Boulenger | 1904 | Synonym |
| Barbus eumystus | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Barbus gregorii | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus gudaricus | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Barbus harringtonii | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus hursensis | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus ilgi | Pellegrin | 1905 | Synonym |
| Barbus intermedius | Boulenger | 1915 | Synonym |
| Barbus intermedius australis | Banister | 1973 | Synonym |
| Barbus intermedius intermedius | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
| Barbus intermedius leptosoma | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus intermedius microstoma | Bini | 1940 | Synonym |
| Barbus jarsinus | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus kassamensis | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus leptosoma | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
| Barbus macmillani | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Barbus macronema | Boulenger | 1902 | Synonym |
… and 24 more synonyms
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Labeobarbus Intermedius.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 34 records indexed .
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