Namaquab barb

Namaquacypris hospes

Seven Point Five Centimeters Carp of the South African Coast

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

The Namaquab barb (Namaquacypris hospes) is a species of cyprinid fish. It is the only species in the genus Namaquacypris. It is found in Namibia and South Africa.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Namaquacypris
Water type: Freshwater