Carasobarbus apoensis in Saudi Arabia
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence endemic
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Type locality of the holotype of Barbus apoensis: 'permanent stream near Khamis Mushyat, 18°17'N, 42°34'E' (Ref. 113720). Known from Al Hijaz mountain range in wadis draining inland or towards the Red Sea (Ref. 94477), including Wadi Dawasir drainage system (Ref. 13617), Khamis Mushyat, Wadi Turabah near At Ţaif, Wadi Adamah, Wadi Habayaba, and Wadi Buwah. It is locally consumed (Ref. 129076).

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National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sa.html
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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