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Labeobarbus ruwenzorii (Pellegrin, 1909) |
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photo by
Kasangaki, A. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
| Max. size: | 23.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Ruwenzori area, Mubuku and Sibwe Rivers systems. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in fast turbulent water with many boulders behind which the fishes take shelter (Ref. 2801). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 August 2021 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||