Labeobarbus axelrodi

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Labeobarbus axelrodi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Torinae
Genus: Labeobarbus
Species:
L. axelrodi
Binomial name
Labeobarbus axelrodi
Synonyms
  • Varicorhinus ansorgii
  • Varicorhinus axelrodi

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]

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