African redfinned barb
📖 Overview
Overview information for African redfinned barb is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: Mouth subinferior; two long and unequal pairs of barbels , anterior pair not extending beyond centre of eye; posterior pair reaching to, or extending beyond, posterior half of eye/extending beyond hind margin of eye . Lateral line complete and deeply depressed below dorsal fin; 21-25 scales in lateral line; 3.5-4.5 scales between lateral line and origin of dorsal fin; 4.5 scales between lateral line and middle of belly; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic fin insertion; 12 circumpeduncular scales . Dorsal fin 0.8-0.9 times head length . Eight branched dorsal fin rays; last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin; 2 large black spots on sides, one on anterior part of body and one on caudal peduncle . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for African redfinned barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for African redfinned barb is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for African redfinned barb is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.8 - 7.8; dH range: 5 - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C west of the Niger (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"African redfinned barb is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for African redfinned barb is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for African redfinned barb has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbodes camptacanthus | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
| Barbus camptacanthus | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
| Barbus camptacanthus camptacanthus | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
| Puntius camptacanthus | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
| Puntius tholonianus | Thominot | 1886 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 367 records indexed .
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