Nyanza barb (Barbus nyanzae)

Scientific name: Barbus nyanzae Whitehead, 1960

The Nyanza barb (Barbus nyanzae) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–28°C (64–82°F). Native range: Africa, rivers in Nyanza Province, Kenya and nearby Lake Victoria shores.

Nyanza barb care at a glance

Temperature
18–28°C (64–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 6.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Barbus nyanzae
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 18 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: rivers in Nyanza Province, Kenya and nearby Lake Victoria shores.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
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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