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Labeo

Labeo is a genus with 4 species in this atlas, catalogued in the Barbs section, recorded from India, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of the Congo and 5 more countries. Adult sizes run from 6.5 in to 35.5 in. Every species below links to a full researched profile.

Species in atlas
4
Adult sizes
6.5–35.5 in
IUCN assessed
4 of 4
Recorded from
8 countries
Type species
Cyprinus niloticus Forsskål 1775 — now a synonym of Labeo vulgaris

IUCN Red List: Least Concern · 3 Not Evaluated · 1

The 4 species

Every Labeo recorded in this atlas. Each card links to a full researched profile — distribution, water parameters, and aquarium care, cited to primary sources.

(Hamilton, 1822)

12 in TL · LC

(Bleeker, 1849)

Black sharkminnow, Black shark

35.5 in TL · LC

Boulenger, 1899

Harlequin sharkminnow

6.5 in TL · LC

Kumar, Ravi, Krishnaprasoon & Basheer, 2026

12.5 in SL · NE

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How to cite

Aquarist Atlas (2026). Genus Labeo. Aquarist Atlas. https://www.aquaristatlas.com/labeo/

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