Labeobarbus axelrodi (Getahun, Stiassny & Teugels 2004)

Diagnosis: mouth more or less straight or only slightly curved; barbels absent or present as vestigial nubs; last unbranched dorsal fin ray weakly ossified and flexible; 26-28 scales in lateral line (Ref. 53571, 81639). Pelvic fin insertion below middle of dorsal fin (Ref. 81639). Description: body depth 27.3-34.9% SL; head length 22.5-28.9% SL; no papillae around mouth but usually with round tubercles on snout; D: IV,10-11; A: III,5; scale formula: 4.5/26-28/-; 2.5; 10-12; 3.5 scales from lateral line to anal fin origin (Ref. 81639). Eyes laterally placed, not visible from below; nostrils small, situated in front of upper part of the eye, about halfway between tip of snout and anterior eye border (Ref. 53571). Coloration: dark brown dorsally, lighter ventrally (Ref. 81639).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Analsoft rays: 8

Labeobarbus axelrodi is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is endemic to the Kouliou River in Africa.

Named for Herbert Axelrod in recognition of his continuing generous support for ichthyological research and exploration.