Labeobarbus macrolepis (Pfeffer, 1889) |
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FAO |
Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
Max. size: | 40 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Katare, Malagarasi swamp, Wami, Ruaha and Rufiji Rivers in Tanzania. | |||
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Biology: | Present in the Rufiji, Wami and Malagarazi systems (Ref. 4967). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |