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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Luciobarbus Biscarensis

Luciobarbus biscarensis Boulenger, 1911
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Luciobarbus Biscarensis (Luciobarbus biscarensis), first described by Boulenger, 1911 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical 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
Luciobarbus biscarensis
Authority
Boulenger, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Luciobarbus Biscarensis 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. Subtropical widespread in Shott Melghir basin, El Hodna lake basin and Chiffa River drainage, all being endorheic waters in Algeria (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
15cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1911

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