Nyanza barb

Enteromius nyanzae

Fish Reaching Seven Centimeters in African Waters

Nyanza barb is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length 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: Lake Victoria and affluent streams and rivers (Ref. 104796 ). Also found in Middle Akagera system in Rwanda (Ref. 27628 , 46152 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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