Clanwilliam redfin (Barbus calidus)

Scientific name: Barbus calidus Barnard, 1938

The Clanwilliam redfin (Barbus calidus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: Africa, tributaries of the Clanwilliam Olifants, western Cape, South Africa. Many populations have been reduced or extirpated by introduced alien bass.

Biology

Prefers large, deep pools in clear streams. Feeds mainly on insects from the surface waters. Breeds in summer, males congregating in a nuptial school over vertical rock surfaces in flowing water. Closely related to the Twee River redfin Barbus erubescens.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Barbus calidus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.2
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Africa: tributaries of the Clanwilliam Olifants, western Cape, South Africa. Many populations have been reduced or extirpated by introduced alien bass.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (B2ab(ii,iii,v))
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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