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December 12, 2025Journal of Fish Biology

A prelude to the molecular systematics and diversity of Labeobarbus ( Teleostei, Cyprinidae ) in KwaZulu‐Natal , South Africa , with the description of a new large chiselmouth

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FZFatah ZareiPBPedro H. N. BragançaWKWilbert T. Kadye

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Preliminary phylogenetic analysis reveals distinct lineages in Labeobarbus from South Africa, indicating concerns for species with small population sizes.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the molecular systematics and diversity of the genus Labeobarbus in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
  • Conducted a phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial DNA sequences from Labeobarbus natalensis and its synonyms.
  • Sampled topotypic specimens from the distribution range in KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Identified genetically distinct lineages within Labeobarbus natalensis s.l.
  • Identified at least five genetically distinct lineages of Labeobarbus natalensis.
  • Described a new species, Labeobarbus kylei sp. nov., from the Mzimkulu River system.
  • Labeobarbus kylei sp. nov. is critically endangered due to its narrow distribution range and small population size.

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Zarei et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6941aae10f5af7fd17df59d8https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.70304
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