Mountain barbel

Amphilius ruziziensis

One dark band crosses its cream colored tail

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Mountain barbel is a freshwater fish that inhabits rivers and streams. Records describe one especially distinctive detail: One dark band crosses its cream colored tail.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Amphiliidae
Genus: Amphilius
Water type: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated