Rosefin barb

Enteromius argenteus

Nineteen Point Seven Centimeters Carp of African Waters

Rosefin barb is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 19.7 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Enteromius
Maximum length: 19.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Pongolo and Incomati rivers of South Africa (Ref. 2801 , 52193 ) as well as Cunene and Cuanza rivers of Angola (Ref. 2801 , 120641 ). Also in the Catumbela River in Angola (Ref. 11970 ). Similar to, and possibly even the same species as the silver barb, Enteromius choloensis (Ref. 7248 ) or juveniles of Enteromius mattozi (Ref. 52193 , 120641 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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