Labeobarbus johnstonii (Boulenger, 1907)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Barbus johnstonii, Barbus globiceps, Barbus intermedius latirostris, ... more
Common names	Parma Johnstonova, 约氏魮, Matemba, ... more

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Main reference

Lévêque, C. and J. Daget. 1984. (Ref. 2801)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 32.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2801)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical; 8°S - 15°S

Africa: Lake Malawi basin.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 40 - 43. Description: snout rounded; complete range of variation between soft-lipped form and shovel-lipped form; first dorsal fin ray long and slender (Ref. 4967). 10-14 predorsal scale rows; 22-24 abdominal vertebrae, 16-19 caudal vertebrae and 10-12 predorsal vertebrae; 14-16 rib pairs; last simple dorsal ray flexible and not heavily ossified (Ref. 74045).

Inhabits inshore areas of the lake, but ascends rivers to breed (Ref. 4967). Found in all types of habitat and occurs in groups of about 25 individuals (Ref. 5595).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (47 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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