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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Ruasae

Labeobarbus ruasae Pappenheim, 1914
Max Length
49.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Ruasae (Labeobarbus ruasae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 49.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Labeobarbus ruasae
Authority
Pappenheim, 1914
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
49.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Ruasae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Labeobarbus Ruasae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Labeobarbus Ruasae 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
49.5cm
Dorsal Spines
4
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pappenheim, 1914

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES parmička mukungvanská

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus ruasae Pappenheim 1914 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 5 records indexed .

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