Broadstriped barb
📖 Overview
Inhabits small streams and the larger river systems with or without aquatic weeds ; prefers slow-flowing streams with vegetation . It forms shoals and undertakes seasonal movements up tributaries and onto floodplains .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Broadstriped barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 13°S - 27°S East coast rivers from Zambezi system south to Mkuze in northern KwaZulu-Natal; restricted to lowveld region south of Limpopo system (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus annectens | Gilchrist & Thompson | 1917 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Broadstriped barb.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .
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