Labeobarbus acuticeps
Labeobarbus acuticeps (Matthes, 1959)
Labeobarbus acuticeps
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Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae
Max. size:  40.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to the Akagera River system in Rwanda and Burundi (Ref. 27626).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5
Biology:  Found in papyrus swamps and ditches (Ref. 80296). Inhabits permanent rivers (Ref. 4967).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 October 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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