Marico barb
Enteromius motebensis
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A barb endemic to South Africa, named after the Marico River. Near threatened.
- Scientific name
- Enteromius motebensis
- Family
- Cyprinidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cyprinidae
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Synonyms
- Barbus kamaia, Barbus kamaiae, Barbus motebensis, Barbus motebensis kamaiae, Barbus motebensis motebensis
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 8 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Near threatened (NT)
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