Sahara Barbel

Luciobarbus biscarensis

Elongated Carp from African Waters

Luciobarbus biscarensis, the Sahara barbel is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Luciobarbus. it is endemic to Algeria.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Luciobarbus
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: widespread in Shott Melghir basin, El Hodna lake basin and Chiffa River drainage, all being endorheic waters in Algeria (Ref. 13329 , 115559 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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