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
Maximum length: 7.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Orange River below the Augrabies Falls, Namibia and South Africa (Ref. 7248 ).

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