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Labeobarbus acuticeps (Matthes, 1959) |
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| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic to the Akagera River system in Rwanda and Burundi (Ref. 27626). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5 | |||
| Biology: | Found in papyrus swamps and ditches (Ref. 80296). Inhabits permanent rivers (Ref. 4967). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 October 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||