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Hamilton's barb (Enteromius afrohamiltoni)
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Hamilton's barb (Enteromius afrohamiltoni) specimen
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Cyprinidae

Hamilton's barb

Enteromius afrohamiltoni

Carp from the Zambezi Basin

  • Tropical
  • Lower river
  • Upper river
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Hamilton's barb is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 17.5 cm.

Maximum length
17.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Africa: lowveld reaches of tropical east coast rivers from the lower Zambezi to the Phongolo (Ref. 7248 , 52193 ). Unconfirmed reports from the upper Zambezi, Kafue, Nata and Zambian Congo (Lake Bangweulu) systems (Ref. 52193 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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