Sidespot barb

Enteromius neefi

Seven Centimeters Carp of African Waters

Sidespot barb is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 7 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Enteromius
Maximum length: 7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: divided distribution: tributaries of the Steelpoort-Limpopo in southern Africa, and headwaters of the upper Zambezi, Kafue, and upper Congo River systems in Zambia and Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 7248 , 52193 ), including the Lufira, Lualaba-Upemba and Luapula-Mweru (Ref. 2970 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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