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Luciobarbus magniatlantis
Luciobarbus magniatlantis, the Tensift riffle barbel,[1] is a species in the family Cyprinidae. It is native to the Tensift River catchment of the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.[2] However, it has been extirpated from the Rheraya River in the middle of its range, which has led to two isolated sub-populations.[1] Its natural habitat is freshwater riffles. It is considered an endangered species by the IUCN.[1] Taxonomy and systematicsThe taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider L. magniatlantis a distinct species, while others include it in L. nasus, which is now extinct. The specific epithet alludes to its High Atlas habitat.[3] References
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