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Dwarf barb

Enteromius brevidorsalis

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A small barb from the upper Zambezi and nearby rivers. It reaches about 4.5 centimetres.

Scientific name
Enteromius brevidorsalis
Family
Cyprinidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cyprinidae
Order
Cypriniformes
Synonyms
Barbus brevidorsalis, Barbus puellus

Origin

Native region
África

Size and lifespan

Adult size
4.6 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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