Luciobarbus Longiceps
📖 Overview
Bottom dweller that feeds mainly on benthic organisms. In Lake Tiberias the main food items are chironomid larvae and oligochaetes, while gastropods form only a minor part of the diet. Spawns January to March in shallow waters of small streams, eggs being deposited on gravel. Very tasty fish but the spawn is toxic (Andrey Mazlin, pers. comm., 2003).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Luciobarbus Longiceps is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Luciobarbus Longiceps is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical endemic to the Jordan River drainage basin.
🌿 Ecology
benthic organisms
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus longiceps | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
| Bertinius longiceps | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
| Bertinius longiceps longiceps | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Luciobarbus Longiceps.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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