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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Robertsi

Labeobarbus robertsi Banister, 1984
Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Robertsi (Labeobarbus robertsi), first described by Banister, 1984 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Labeobarbus robertsi
Authority
Banister, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
6.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 17. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Robertsi 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm
Dorsal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Banister, 1984

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES Chramule Robertsova

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Varicorhinus robertsi Banister 1984 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 35 records indexed .

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