Luciobarbus magniatlantis
Species of fish
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Luciobarbus magniatlantis, the Tensift riffle barbel,[1] is a species in the family Cyprinidae. It is native to the Tensift River catchment of the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.[2] However, it has been extirpated from the Rheraya River in the middle of its range, which has led to two isolated sub-populations.[1]
| Luciobarbus magniatlantis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Subfamily: | Barbinae |
| Genus: | Luciobarbus |
| Species: | L. magniatlantis |
| Binomial name | |
| Luciobarbus magniatlantis Pellegrin, 1919 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Barbus magniatlantis | |
Its natural habitat is freshwater riffles. It is considered an endangered species by the IUCN.[1]
Taxonomy and systematics
The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider L. magniatlantis a distinct species, while others include it in L. nasus, which is now extinct.
The specific epithet alludes to its High Atlas habitat.[3]
