Labeobarbus Versluysii
📖 Overview
Labeobarbus Versluysii (Labeobarbus versluysii), first described by Holly, 1929 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 11.20 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: mouth inferior or subinferior; lips moderately developed, lower lip continuous; two pairs of well-developed barbels of about equal length of 0.67-0.75x eye diameter; lower jaw not reaching to anterior margin of eye; 29-30 scales in lateral line; last simple ray of dorsal fin ossified, not serrated, measuring 0.8x HL; snout 3.5-3.75x HL; length caudal peduncle 1-1.2x its height . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Labeobarbus Versluysii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical endemic, present in the Wouri, Sanaga and Nyong river basins (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus versluysii | Holly | 1929 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Labeobarbus Versluysii.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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