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Eastern Cape redfin

Pseudobarbus afer

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A redfin barb from the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Endangered.

Scientific name
Pseudobarbus afer
Family
Cyprinidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cyprinidae
Order
Cypriniformes
Synonyms
Barbus afer, Barbus asper

Origin

Native region
África

Size and lifespan

Adult size
8.9 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Bottom
Diet
Omnivore

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Egg scatterer

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Endangered (EN)

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