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Luciobarbus magniatlantis

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Luciobarbus magniatlantis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Barbinae
Genus: Luciobarbus
Species:
L. magniatlantis
Binomial name
Luciobarbus magniatlantis
Pellegrin, 1919
Synonyms

Barbus magniatlantis

Luciobarbus magniatlantis, the Tensift riffle barbel,[1] is a species in the family Cyprinidae. It is native to the Tensift River catchment of the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.[2] However, it has been extirpated from the Rheraya River in the middle of its range, which has led to two isolated sub-populations.[1]

Its natural habitat is freshwater riffles. It is considered an endangered species by the IUCN.[1]

Taxonomy and systematics

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The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider L. magniatlantis a distinct species, while others include it in L. nasus, which is now extinct.

The specific epithet alludes to its High Atlas habitat.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Freyhof, J.; Ford, M. (2022). "Luciobarbus magniatlantis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T61356A144775812. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T61356A144775812.en. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Luciobarbus magniatlantis". FishBase. July 2024 version.
  3. ^ Christopher Scharpf & Kenneth J. Lazara (7 April 2024). "Family CYPRINIDAE: Subfamily BARBINAE Bleeker 1859 (Barbels)". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. Retrieved 14 July 2024.