Silver barb

Enteromius choloensis

Seventeen Point Five Centimeters Carp

Silver
Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Enteromius choloensis, or the silver barb, is a species of freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is found only in Malawi. Its natural habitat is rivers.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Enteromius
Maximum length: 17.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Tributaries of the lower Shire, lower Zambezi system, Malawi.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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