Ripon barbel (Barbus altianalis)

Scientific name: Barbus altianalis Boulenger, 1900

The Ripon barbel (Barbus altianalis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.

Biology

Inhabits inshore waters and rivers. Prefers sand and gravel substrate. Juveniles stay in riverine habitats while adults inhabit both riverine and lacustrine habitats. Gastropod mollusks are an important food item in the lake, while insect larvae are of equal importance in hard bottom areas. Plants, fishes, and crustaceans are also eaten. More plant material is consumed by juveniles. Oviparous. A food fish for humans.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Barbus altianalis
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
90.0
Depth range
0–50 m (0–164 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 50 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Lake Kivu and its tributaries, Ruzizi and in the middle basin of the Akagera (downstream from Rusumo falls). It is also present in lakes Edouard and Albert and lakes Victoria and Kyoga.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Gamefish: yes
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (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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