Tana labeo
Tana labeo | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Genus: | Labeo |
Species: | L. mesops |
Binomial name | |
Labeo mesops Günther, 1868 | |
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The Tana labeo (Labeo mesops) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is endemic to Lake Malawi and the Shire Riverin Malawi. Its natural habitats are rivers and freshwater lakes. It is threatened by habitat loss and overfishing.[1]
References
- 1 2 Kazembe, J.; Magombo, Z.; Khawa, D.; Kaunda, E. (2006). "Labeo mesops". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: 2006: e.T60846A12418028. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60846A12418028.en.
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