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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Kersin barbell

Luciobarbus kersin Heckel, 1843
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Kersin barbell (Luciobarbus kersin), first described by Heckel, 1843 is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). 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 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
Luciobarbus kersin
Authority
Heckel, 1843
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kersin barbell is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kersin barbell 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
64.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Heckel, 1843

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