Luciobarbus Nasus
📖 Overview
Luciobarbus Nasus (Luciobarbus nasus), first described by Günther, 1874 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 21.00 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 Extinct.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: This species is distinguished from its congeners by the combination of following characters: 44-46 scales in lateral line, 9.5 scales above lateral line; width of the last single ray of the dorsal fin more than 10% of its height; denticulations of the last single ray of the dorsal fin sparsely serrated, 20-21 denticulations in adults; weak pharyngeal teeth; a narrow lachrymal manubrium; a narrow ethmoid bone; a narrow kinethmoid bone; and caudal peduncle is short and high, anal peduncle length is less than 2 times the body least depth .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Luciobarbus Nasus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Luciobarbus Nasus.
🔍 Similar Species
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