Treur barb

Enteromius treurensis

One Hundred Eight Centimeters Carp from African Waters

Treur barb is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 108 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Enteromius
Maximum length: 108 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: upper reaches of Blyde River, Limpopo system, eastern Transvaal, South Africa; previously known from the Treur and Sabie rivers.
Conservation status: CRCritically Endangered

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