Labeobarbus axelrodi
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Subfamily: | Cyprininae |
Genus: | Labeobarbus |
Species: | L. axelrodi
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Binomial name | |
Labeobarbus axelrodi | |
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Labeobarbus axelrodi is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae.[2] It is endemic to the Kouliou River in Africa.
Named for Herbert Axelrod in recognition of his continuing generous support for ichthyological research and exploration.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Moelants, T. (2010). "Varicorhinus axelrodi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T182426A7882574. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T182426A7882574.en. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Labeobarbus axelrodi" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
- ^ 2004 Getahun, A., Stiassny, M. l . J., Teugels, G. G., A NEW SPECIES OF VARICORHINUS (OSTARIOPHYSI) FROM WEST-CENTRAL AFRICA; Cybium, 28(2)