Algerian barb facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Algerian barb
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cypriniformes
Family:	Cyprinidae
Subfamily:	Barbinae
Genus:	Luciobarbus
Species:	L. callensis
Binomial name
Luciobarbus callensis Valenciennes, 1842
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Synonyms
Barbus callensis Valenciennes, 1842 Luciobarbus ksibi (Boulenger, 1905) Barbus ksibi Boulenger, 1905 Barbus antinorii Boulenger, 1911 Luciobarbus bouramensis Pellegrin, 1939 Luciobarbus massaensis (Pellegrin, 1922) Barbus massaensis Pellegrin, 1922 Barbus issenensis Pellegrin, 1922 Barbus amguidensis Pellegrin, 1934

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The Algerian barb (also called the Tunisian barb) is a type of ray-finned fish. Its scientific name is Luciobarbus callensis. This fish belongs to the family called Cyprinidae, which includes carps and minnows.

You can find the Algerian barb in countries like Algeria and Tunisia. It might also live in Morocco. This fish makes its home in freshwater places. These include rivers, natural lakes, and areas where water is stored.

About the Algerian Barb

The Algerian barb is a fascinating fish. It's known for living in freshwater environments. These fish are part of a large group of fish called barbs. Barbs are common in many parts of the world.

Where It Lives

This fish is native to North Africa. It lives in the freshwater systems of Algeria and Tunisia. Sometimes, it might also be found in Morocco. It prefers places like slow-moving rivers and calm lakes. Water storage areas, like reservoirs, are also good habitats for it.

Conservation Status

The good news is that the Algerian barb is not currently considered an endangered species. The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) checks on animals and plants. They list the Algerian barb as "Least Concern." This means its population is stable for now.

Fish Family Tree

Scientists group living things into families. The Algerian barb is part of the Cyprinidae family. This family is very large and includes many types of fish. You might know some of its relatives, like goldfish or common carp.

Sometimes, scientists disagree on how to classify certain fish. This is true for the barbs found in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Different experts might group them slightly differently. This helps scientists understand how all these fish are related.