Gnathonemus barbatus — Details

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Overview

Distribution

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Africa: Kasai River basin in Angola (Ref. 11970).
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Range Description

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Gnathonemus barbatus is only known from the type locality on the Kasai River in Angola, Central Congo River basin.
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Apparently only known from the type locality: Caluango, Camaloa River, tributary of Luangue River, Angola. See FishBase for museum records and localities.

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Southern Africa.
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Physical Description

Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 31
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Size

Max. size

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15.8 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 11970))
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Ecology

Habitat

Environment

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demersal; freshwater
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Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
This is a demersal species.

Systems
  • Freshwater
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Conservation

Conservation Status

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Red List Category
DD
Data Deficient

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2010

Assessor/s
Moelants, T.

Reviewer/s
Brummett, R., Mbe Tawe, A.N., Dening Touokong, C., Reid, G.M., Snoeks, J. Staissny, M., Moelants, T., Mamonekene, V., Ndodet, B., Ifuta, S.N.B., Chilala, A., Monsembula, R., Ibala Zamba, A., Opoye Itoua, O., Pouomogne, V., Darwall, W. & Smith, K.

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Justification
Gnathonemus barbatus is only known from the type locality in Angola, Central Congo River basin. The species may be more widespread than is currently known. More information is needed on the species distribution before an assessment can be made.
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Population

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Population
No information available.

Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats

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Data deficient (DD)
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Major Threats
None known.
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
None known.
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