Luciobarbus magniatlantis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Barbinae
Genus: Luciobarbus
Species:
L. magniatlantis
Binomial name
Luciobarbus magniatlantis
Pellegrin, 1919
Synonyms

Barbus magniatlantis

Luciobarbus magniatlantis is a doubtfully distinct, ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae. It is native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

Its natural habitat is freshwater springs. It is considered a threatened species by the IUCN.

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.

References

  1. Crivelli, A.J. (2022). "Luciobarbus magniatlantis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T61356A144775812. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T61356A144775812.en. Retrieved 21 July 2022.


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