Barbus ksibi
Barbus ksibi is a doubtfully distinct ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae. It is found only in Morocco.
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| Species: | B. ksibi (disputed) |
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| Barbus ksibi Boulenger, 1905 | |
Its natural habitat is freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider B. ksibi a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian barb (Luciobarbus callensis).
References
- Freyhof, J. & Ford, M. (2022). "Luciobarbus ksibi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T61371A137275785. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
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