Labeobarbus axelrodi

Labeobarbus axelrodi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Cyprininae
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]

References

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  1. ^ Moelants, T. (2010). "Varicorhinus axelrodi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T182426A7882574. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T182426A7882574.en. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Labeobarbus axelrodi". FishBase.
  3. ^ 2004 Getahun, A., Stiassny, M. l . J., Teugels, G. G., A NEW SPECIES OF VARICORHINUS (OSTARIOPHYSI) FROM WEST-CENTRAL AFRICA; Cybium, 28(2)