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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Yellowfin barbell

Luciobarbus xanthopterus Heckel, 1843
Max Length
150 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
73.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Yellowfin barbell (Luciobarbus xanthopterus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 150 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Luciobarbus xanthopterus
Authority
Heckel, 1843
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
150 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
73.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yellowfin barbell is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
38cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical endemic to the Tigris-Euphrates basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
150cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
73.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Heckel, 1843

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Yellowfin barbell.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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