African banded barb
📖 Overview
Prefers well-oxygenated but vegetated waters such as floodplain river channels and permanent lagoons ; shy, emerging in subdued light, most active in early morning and late afternoon . It feeds on small organisms, often off plant surfaces , including worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter . Migrates during rainy season .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for African banded barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for African banded barb is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Spawning occurs in thick plantation.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 20°C - 26°C ; 11°S - 21°S known from Lake Kariba (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small organisms, often off plant surfaces (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbodes fasciolatus | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Barbus barilioides | Boulenger | 1914 | Synonym |
| Barbus faciolatus | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Barbus fasciolatus | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Puntius fasciolatus | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 106 records indexed .
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