Labeo annectens Boulenger 1903

Diagnosis: snout rounded and prominent, usually with deep transverse furrow and very well-developed fleshy appendage at its anterior end (Ref. 26190, 81639). Scale formula: 38-39 (38 commonly observed); 4.5-5.5 (5.5 commonly observed); 3.0-3.5 (3.0 commonly observed); 14-16 (16 commonly observed); dorsal fin with 9-10 (10 commonly observed) branched rays (Ref. 81639). Upper edge of dorsal fin always concave (Ref. 26190, 81639). 31-33 (33 commonly observed) vertebrae; ventral fin origin located under the 4th branched dorsal ray; genital opening distal from anal fin origin; dark brown longitudinal band on flanks, not flared over scaled base of caudal fin (Ref. 81639). Description: eye relatively small and supero-laterally positioned (Ref. 26190, 81639. Longest dorsal fin ray 20.2-36.1% SL; caudal peduncle narrow, depth 11.6-17.3% SL (Ref. 81639). Coloration: in preservation, brown or dark brown above lateral line, beige or light brown ventrally; dark longitudinal band always present but less clearly defined in large individuals (Ref. 81639).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 910; Vertebrae: 31 - 33

Maximum TL recorded: 48.5 cm (Ref. 2801). Occurs in flowing rivers; consumed as food (Ref. 11970).

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Labeo annectens is a species of fish in the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows. It is native to central Africa, where it occurs in several river basins, including the Congo River basin.

This fish is known to reach a maximum length of 48.5 centimeters. It has a long, rounded snout with a fleshy appendix at the end.

This species is a food fish. It is widespread and not considered threatened.