Treur barb (Barbus treurensis)

Scientific name: Barbus treurensis Groenewald, 1958

The Treur barb (Barbus treurensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: Africa, upper reaches of Blyde River, Limpopo system, eastern Transvaal, South Africa; previously known from the Treur and Sabie rivers.

Biology

Found mainly in small pools and behind rocks in flowing runs of clear mountain streams. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates, particularly insects. Co-exists with the small amphiliid catfish Amphilius natalensis. Breeds in early summer, with both sexes developing small tubercles on the head.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Barbus treurensis
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
108
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Africa: upper reaches of Blyde River, Limpopo system, eastern Transvaal, South Africa; previously known from the Treur and Sabie rivers.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Endangered (EN) (B1ab(i,ii,iv,v)+2ab(i,ii,iv,v))
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=6)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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