East Coast barb

Enteromius toppini

Fish Reaching Four Centimeters in African Waters

East Coast barb is a freshwater fish from Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 4 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Enteromius
Maximum length: 4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Mkuze, Pongolo, Incomati and Umbelezi Rivers northwards along the east coast to Lake Chilwa in Malawi (Ref. 2801 ). Also in Ruaha, Tanzania (Ref. 7248 , 52193 ) and Zimbabwe (Ref. 13337 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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