Kingdom Animalia Order Cypriniformes Genus Barbus Higher classification Barbus | Phylum Chordata Family Cyprinidae Scientific name Barbus massaensis Rank Species | |
Similar Barbus harterti, Barbus, Cyprinidae | ||
Barbus massaensis is a doubtfully distinct ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae. It is found only in Morocco.
Its natural habitat is freshwater springs. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider B. massaensis a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian Barb (B. callensis).
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