Barbus massaensis
Barbus massaensis is a doubtfully distinct ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae. It is found only in Morocco.
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| Species: | B. massaensis (disputed) |
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| Barbus massaensis Pellegrin, 1922 | |
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. massaensis a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian barb (B. callensis).
References
- Crivelli, A.J. (2018). "Luciobarbus massaensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T60808A136081239. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T60808A136081239.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
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