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Labeobarbus xyrocheilus (Tweddle & Skelton, 1998) |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: River Ruo above Zoa Falls, Malawi. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal soft rays: 8-8 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in fast flowing rocky stretches of river and deeper pools in the mainstream of the River Ruo above Zoa Falls. Occurs together with V. dimidiatus. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||