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💧 Freshwater Extinct 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Microbarbis

Labeobarbus microbarbis David & Poll, 1937
Max Length
27 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Microbarbis (Labeobarbus microbarbis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Labeobarbus microbarbis
Authority
David & Poll, 1937
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EX
Max Length
27 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Labeobarbus
Labeobarbus
Species
Labeobarbus Microbarbis
Labeobarbus microbarbis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Microbarbis 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 by the holotype from Lake Luhondo in Rwanda (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
27cm
Dorsal Spines
4
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Extinct
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
David & Poll, 1937

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus microbarbis David & Poll 1937 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Labeobarbus Microbarbis.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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