Congo barb (Clypeobarbus congicus)

Scientific name: Clypeobarbus congicus Boulenger, 1899

The Congo barb (Clypeobarbus congicus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Africa, Congo River system.

Congo barb care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Clypeobarbus congicus
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.5
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Congo River system.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)