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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Paucisquamatus

Labeobarbus paucisquamatus Pellegrin, 1935
Max Length
24.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Paucisquamatus (Labeobarbus paucisquamatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24.8 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 paucisquamatus
Authority
Pellegrin, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
24.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Labeobarbus
Labeobarbus
Species
Labeobarbus Paucisquamatus
Labeobarbus paucisquamatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Labeobarbus Paucisquamatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Paucisquamatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Labeobarbus Paucisquamatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Labeobarbus Paucisquamatus 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
24.8cm

🌡️ 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
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1935

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus altianalis Pellegrin 1935 Synonym
Barbus altianalis lobogenysoides Pellegrin 1935 Synonym
Barbus altianalis paucisquamata Pellegrin 1935 Synonym
Barbus lobogenysoides Pellegrin 1935 Synonym
Barbus paucisquamatus Pellegrin 1935 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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