Shortfin barb (Barbus brevipinnis)

Scientific name: Barbus brevipinnis Jubb, 1966

The Shortfin barb (Barbus brevipinnis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: Africa, Sabi-Incomati and Steelpoort-Limpopo systems.

Biology

Found in headwater streams with vegetation. Feeds on small invertebrates. Breeds in spring and summer.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Barbus brevipinnis
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Sabi-Incomati and Steelpoort-Limpopo systems.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Near Threatened (NT)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
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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