Barnard's robber (Hemigrammopetersius barnardi)

Scientific name: Hemigrammopetersius barnardi Herre, 1936

The Barnard's robber (Hemigrammopetersius barnardi) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Africa, Lower Zambezi, Pungwe and Buzi systems. Also upper Shire and Lakes Malawi, Chilwa and Chiuta. Also Lake Nyasa basin: Rovuma and Rufiji.

Barnard's robber care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Biology

Shoals in marginal vegetation of rivers and lakes. Feeds on small insects and invertebrates.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hemigrammopetersius barnardi
Family: Alestidae (African tetras)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Environment: Freshwater; pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Lower Zambezi, Pungwe and Buzi systems. Also upper Shire and Lakes Malawi, Chilwa and Chiuta. Also Lake Nyasa basin: Rovuma and Rufiji.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: potential
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)