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Ripon barbel (Barbus altianalis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Barbus altianalis

Common Name
Ripon barbel

Biology
Inhabits inshore waters and rivers (Ref. 4967). Prefers sand and gravel substrate. Juveniles stay in riverine habitats while adults inhabit both riverine and lacustrine habitats. Gastropod mollusks are an important food item in the lake, while insect larvae are of equal importance in hard bottom areas. Plants, fishes, and crustaceans are also eaten. More plant material is consumed by juveniles (Ref. 34291). Oviparous (Ref. 205). A food fish for humans (Ref. 4537).

Classification

Classified By

Boulenger, 1900

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Carps (Cypriniformes)

Family

Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region

Africa

Distribution

Africa: Lake Kivu and its tributaries, Ruzizi and in the middle basin of the Akagera (downstream from Rusumo falls). It is also present in lakes Edouard and Albert and lakes Victoria and Kyoga.

Range

Unknown

Environment

Climate

Tropical

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

0 m

Depth To - meters

50 m

Zone

benthopelagic

Environment

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 50 m (Ref. 34291)

Trophic Level

3.37 s.e. 0.52 Based on food items.

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

False

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

True

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

90.0 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Gamefish: yes

Vulnerability

High to very high vulnerability (66 of 100)

Resilience

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Least Concern (LC)