Labeobarbus axelrodi

Labeobarbus axelrodi

Sixteen Centimeters Carp of the Congo Basin

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Labeobarbus axelrodi is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is endemic to the Kouliou River in Africa. Named for Herbert Axelrod in recognition of his continuing generous support for ichthyological research and exploration.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Labeobarbus
Maximum length: 16 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Lower Guinea endemic, present in the Kouliou system in the Republic of Congo and in the Tchibanga Region in Gabon (Ref. 53571 , 81639 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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