Labeo barbatus Boulenger, 1898

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Labeo lividus, ... more
Common names	须野鲮, Labeo vousaté, 浅蓝野鲮, ... more

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Labeo barbatus

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Main reference

Tshibwabwa, S.M. and G.G. Teugels. 1995. (Ref. 12456)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 56.2 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26192)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical; 5°N - 5°S

Africa: Lower and middle basin of the Congo River.
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Short description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 11; Vertebrae: 33. Lips with transverse plicae on inner surface, eyes are superolateral, has two long pairs of barbels (Ref. 12456).

Occurs in middle and lower reaches of the Congo basin with rapid water flow (Ref. 26192).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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