Barbus figuiguensis

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

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

Barbus figuiensis (lapsus)
Barbus figuigensis (lapsus)

It is found in Algeria and Morocco. Its natural habitat is inland karsts. 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. figuiguensis a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian barb (Luciobarbus callensis).

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