Luciobarbus callensis (Valenciennes, 1842) Algerian barb |
photo by
Azeroual, A. |
Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae | |||
Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Africa: widespread in Tunisia west to the Kebir River drainage in eastern Algeria (Ref. 115559). | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 May 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |