Rosefin barb (Barbus argenteus)

Scientific name: Barbus argenteus G?nther, 1868

The Rosefin barb (Barbus argenteus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.

Biology

Inhabits pools and riffles in clear rocky streams. Feeds on aquatic and adult flying insects and takes trout flies.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Barbus argenteus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
19.7
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Pongolo and Incomati rivers of South Africa as well as Cunene and Cuanza rivers of Angola. Similar to, and possibly even the same species as the silver barb, Barbus choloensis.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 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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