Barbus paytonii is a doubtfully distinct ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae. It is found only in Morocco.
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Species: | B. paytonii (disputed)
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Barbus paytonii Boulenger, 1911
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Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider B. paytonii a distinct species, while others include it in Carasobarbus fritschii.
References
edit- Crivelli, A.J. 2005. Barbus paytonii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.