Labeobarbus rhinoceros (Copley, 1938)
Rhinofish
Labeobarbus rhinoceros
photo by Fleming, L.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae
Max. size:  34.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,150.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Athi and Tana River systems in Kenya (Ref. 108777).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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