| Citation | Reid, G.M., 1985, A revision of African species of Labeo (Pisces: Cyprinidae) and a re-definition of the genus.. Verlag von J. Cramer, Braunschweig. 322 p. |
| Ref. | Reid, G.M., 1985 |
| Page | 77 |
| Named Used as Valid | Labeo mesops |
| Comment | Considers Labeo gracilis and Labeo grammipleura as synonyms of Labeo mesops. |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Lake Malawi, Shire River and Juba system. Possibly also from Rovuma River. |
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