Xenobarbus Loveridgei
📖 Overview
Xenobarbus Loveridgei (Xenobarbus loveridgei), first described by Norman, 1923 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 9.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: pair of barbels on lower jaw and a pair of barbels at angles of mouth : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Xenobarbus Loveridgei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known from the types (type locality: Sagay, Mwanza, Tanganyika Territory) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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