Hamilton's barb
📖 Overview
It prefers quiet waters, like pans and large pools . It feeds on insects . Used as bait for tigerfish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hamilton's barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 13°S - 27°S east coast rivers from the lower Zambezi to the Phongolo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hamilton's Barb · Plump Barb |
| 🌍AFR | Dik-ghieliemientjie |
| 🌍NYA | Matemba |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hamilton's barb.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 63 records indexed .
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