Barbus figuigensis is a doubtfully distinct ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae.

Barbus figuigensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Barbus
Species:
B. figuigensis
Binomial name
Barbus figuigensis
Pellegrin, 1913
Synonyms

Barbus callensis figuigensis
Barbus figuiguensis (lapsus)
Luciobarbus figuigensis

It is found in Algeria and Morocco. Its natural habitat is inland karsts.

The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider B. figuigensis a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian barb (Luciobarbus callensis).[1][2] The specific name refers to the oasis town of Figuig[3] on the Morocco/Algeria border, where this species is found in the karstic aquifers and, occasionally, in above ground cisterns.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Freyhof, J. & Ford, M. (2022). "Luciobarbus figuigensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T61310A137275638. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T61310A137275638.en. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  2. ^ Bailly, Nicolas (2023). "Barbus figuigensis Pellegrin, 1913". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Family CYPRINIDAE: Subfamily BARBINAE Bleeker 1859 (Barbels)". The ETYFish Project. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2024.