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Luciobarbus nasus (Günther, 1874) |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Barbinae | |||
| Max. size: | 21 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Kasab River basin in Morocco (Ref. 107618). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Diagnosis: This species is distinguished from its congeners by the combination of following characters: 44-46 scales in lateral line, 9.5 scales above lateral line; width of the last single ray of the dorsal fin more than 10% of its height; denticulations of the last single ray of the dorsal fin sparsely serrated, 20-21 denticulations in adults; weak pharyngeal teeth; a narrow lachrymal manubrium; a narrow ethmoid bone; a narrow kinethmoid bone; and caudal peduncle is short and high, anal peduncle length is less than 2 times the body least depth (Ref. 107618). | |||
| Biology: | Found in rivers (Ref. 2801). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 17 May 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||