Luciobarbus lepineyi, the Draa barbel,[1] is a doubtfully distinct ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae.

Luciobarbus lepineyi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Luciobarbus
Species:
L. lepineyi
Binomial name
Luciobarbus lepineyi
(Pellegrin, 1939)
Synonyms

Barbus lepineyi
Luciobarbus pallaryi

It is found only in Morocco. Its natural habitat is freshwater rivers in the Ziz, Noun and Draa river drainages, in the central and southern parts of the country. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.[1]

The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider L. lepineyi a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian barb (Luciobarbus callensis), or L. pallaryi.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Freyhof, J. & Ford, M. (2022). "Luciobarbus lepineyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T61376A137276081. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T61376A137276081.en. Retrieved 13 January 2024.