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Labeobarbus malacanthus
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Labeobarbus malacanthus (Labeobarbus malacanthus) specimen
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Cyprinidae

Labeobarbus malacanthus

Labeobarbus malacanthus

Fifteen Centimeters Carp of African Waters

  • Tropical
  • Near the Equator
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Labeobarbus malacanthus is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 15 cm.

Maximum length
15 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Africa: Lower Guinea endemic, present in the rivers of Gabon and Equatorial Guinea (Ref. 81639 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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