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Labeobarbus oxyrhynchus (Pfeffer, 1889) Pangani barb |
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photo by
de Vos, L. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Pangani, Athi-Tana and Nero-Narok Rivers systems, Lorian swamps in the northern Euasso Nyiro River system. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rivers. Juvenile mouths very variable and may develop rubber lips (Ref. 4967). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||