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Labeo victorianus

Labeo victorianus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Cyprinidae ›Genus: Labeo

About

The ningu (Labeo victorianus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is found in the Lake Victoria basin in Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, and inland deltas. It is threatened by a loss of habitat due to pollution, siltation and drainage as agriculture expands in the Lake Victoria basin, by overfishing on their breeding migrations and by introduced alien fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Labeo victorianus?
The scientific name of Labeo victorianus is Labeo victorianus.
What is the conservation status of Labeo victorianus?
The Labeo victorianus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Labeo victorianus belong to?
Labeo victorianus belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Labeo victorianus belong to?
Labeo victorianus belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Labeo victorianus belong to?
Labeo victorianus belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Labeo victorianus belong to?
Labeo victorianus belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Labeo victorianus belong to?
Labeo victorianus belongs to the family Cyprinidae.
What genus does Labeo victorianus belong to?
Labeo victorianus belongs to the genus Labeo.