Barbus lepineyi
| Barbus lepineyi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Barbus |
| Species: | B. lepineyi (disputed) |
| Binomial name | |
| Barbus lepineyi Pellegrin, 1939 | |
Barbus lepineyi is a doubtfully distinct ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae.
It is found only in Morocco. 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. lepineyi a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian Barb (B. callensis).
References
- Crivelli, A.J. 2005. Barbus lepineyi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.
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