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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Labeobarbus, a genus of large, hexaploid cyprinids, is endemic to the African continent. With 121 valid species, it ranks among the most species-rich genera within both the African cyprinids and African freshwater fishes. The southern African region has 11 species that are all endemic; however, the phylogenetic and taxonomic diversity of these species is poorly understood. Insights from published data from...

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• Cyprinidae
• DNA, Mitochondrial
• Electron Transport Complex IV
• Genetic Variation
• Phylogeny