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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Labeobarbus Trachypterus

Labeobarbus trachypterus (Boulenger, 1915)
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Labeobarbus Trachypterus (Labeobarbus trachypterus), first described by (Boulenger, 1915) is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Labeobarbus trachypterus
Authority
(Boulenger, 1915)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Labeobarbus
Labeobarbus
Species
Labeobarbus Trachypterus
Labeobarbus trachypterus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Labeobarbus Trachypterus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Trachypterus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Labeobarbus Trachypterus is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
(Boulenger, 1915)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Barbus trachypterus Boulenger 1915 Synonym
Enteromius trachypterus Boulenger 1915 Synonym
Varicorhinus bredoi Poll 1948 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .

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