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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Macroceps

Labeobarbus macroceps Fowler, 1936
Max Length
32 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Macroceps (Labeobarbus macroceps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 32 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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 macroceps
Authority
Fowler, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
32 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Labeobarbus
Labeobarbus
Species
Labeobarbus Macroceps
Labeobarbus macroceps

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Labeobarbus Macroceps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Macroceps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Labeobarbus Macroceps is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Labeobarbus Macroceps is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known from the type locality on the Epulu River (Aruwimi-Ituri River drainage, middle Congo River basin) (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
32cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1936

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus macroceps Fowler 1936 Synonym
Enteromius macroceps Fowler 1936 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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