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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.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Labeobarbus
Water type: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform

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