Barbus massaensis
Barbus massaensis is a doubtfully distinct ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae. It is found only in Morocco.
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| Species: | B. massaensis (disputed) |
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| Barbus massaensis Pellegrin, 1922 | |
Its natural habitat is freshwater springs. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider B. massaensis a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian barb (B. callensis).
References
- Crivelli, A.J. 2005. Barbus massaensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.
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