Biology:Barbus figuigensis

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Barbus figuigensis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Barbus
Species:
B. figuigensis
Binomial name
Barbus figuigensis
Pellegrin, 1913
Synonyms

Barbus callensis figuigensis
Barbus figuiguensis (lapsus)
Luciobarbus figuigensis

Barbus figuigensis is a doubtfully distinct ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae.

It is found in Algeria and Morocco. Its natural habitat is inland karsts.

The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider B. figuigensis a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian barb (Luciobarbus callensis).[1][2]. The specific name refers to the oasis town of Figuig[3] on the Morocco/Algeria border, where this species is found in the karstic aquifers and, occasionally, in above ground cisterns.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4859781 entry