Heckel's Orontes barbell
📖 Overview
Heckel's Orontes barbell (Luciobarbus pectoralis), first described by Heckel, 1843 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 22.90 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Heckel's Orontes barbell is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Heckel's Orontes barbell is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Heckel’s Orontes barbel · Levantine barbel |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus capito pectoralis | Heckel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Barbus pectoralis | Heckel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Barbus perniciosus | Heckel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Labeobarbus orontis | Sauvage | 1882 | Synonym |
| Luciobarbus scheich | Steindachner | 1897 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Heckel's Orontes barbell.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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