Redtail barb

Enteromius gurneyi

Fish Reaching Ten Centimeters in African Waters

Redtail barb is a freshwater fish from Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 10 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Enteromius
Maximum length: 10 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Natal, from the Umtamvuna northwards to the Amatikulu, north of the Tugela basin.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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