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

Barbus issenensis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Barbus
Species:
B. issenensis
Binomial name
Barbus issenensis
Pellegrin, 1922

It is found only in Morocco. Its natural habitat is freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider B. issensis a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian barb (Luciobarbus callensis).

References

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  1. ^ Crivelli, A.J. (2018) [amended version of 2006 assessment]. "Luciobarbus issenensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61185A136081340. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61185A136081340.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.