Barbus antinorii

Barbus antinorii
Conservation status

Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Barbus
Species: B. antinorii (disputed)
Binomial name
Barbus antinorii
Boulenger, 1911

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

It is found only in Tunisia. Its natural habitat is freshwater springs. Its status is insufficiently known.

The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider B. antinorii a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian Barb (B. callensis).

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