Tana labeo

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Tana labeo
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Labeo
Species:
L. mesops
Binomial name
Labeo mesops
Günther, 1868
Synonyms

The Tana labeo (Labeo mesops) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is endemic to Lake Malawi and the Shire Riverin Malawi. Its natural habitats are rivers and freshwater lakes. It is threatened by habitat loss and overfishing.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Kazembe, J.; Magombo, Z.; Khawa, D.; Kaunda, E. (2006). "Labeo mesops". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: 2006: e.T60846A12418028. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60846A12418028.en.