Zigzag barb (Barbus miolepis)

Scientific name: Barbus miolepis Boulenger, 1902

The Zigzag barb (Barbus miolepis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F).

Zigzag barb care at a glance

Dorsal spines: 3; Dorsal soft rays: 8-9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5.

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Scientific name: Barbus miolepis
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.5
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Cuanza and Bengo basins in Angola, entire Congo River basin and Okavango, Zambezi, and Kafue systems. Also reported from the Gribingui, but this needs confirmation.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)