Luciobarbus setivimensis

Luciobarbus setivimensis is a ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae.

Luciobarbus setivimensis

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Barbinae
Genus: Luciobarbus
Species:
L. setivimensis
Binomial name
Luciobarbus setivimensis
Synonyms

Barbus setivimensis

It is found only in Algeria. Its natural habitat are rivers, water storage areas, and canals and ditches. 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 L. setivimensis a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian barb (L. callensis).

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