African banded barb (Barbus fasciolatus)

Scientific name: Barbus fasciolatus G?nther, 1868

The African banded barb (Barbus fasciolatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–26°C (68–79°F).

African banded barb care at a glance

Temperature
20–26°C (68–79°F)

Biology

Prefers well-oxygenated but vegetated waters such as floodplain river channels and permanent lagoons. Shy, emerging in subdued light, most active in early morning and late afternoon. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter. Migrates during rainy season.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Barbus fasciolatus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Cunene, Okavango, upper and middle Zambezi River systems including the Kafue. In the upper Congo River basin in the Luapula, Luongo River (Luapula system) and Bangweulu swamps. Also known from Lake Kariba.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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