Fourspotted barb (Barbus quadripunctatus)

Scientific name: Barbus quadripunctatus Pfeffer, 1896

The Fourspotted barb (Barbus quadripunctatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Africa, Kingani River system in Tanzania.

Fourspotted barb care at a glance

Temperature
23–27°C (73–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Barbus quadripunctatus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.8 - 7.5; dH range: 6 - 18 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Kingani River system in Tanzania.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
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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