Broadstriped barb

Enteromius annectens

Seven Point Five Centimeters Carp

Broadstriped barb is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 7.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Enteromius
Maximum length: 7.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: East coast rivers from Zambezi system south to Mkuze in northern KwaZulu-Natal; restricted to lowveld region south of Limpopo system (Ref. 7248 , 52193 ). Considered to be closely related to or the same species as the Barotse barb, Barbus barotseensis (Ref. 7248 , 52193 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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