Zanzibar barb
📖 Overview
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🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Zanzibar barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Zanzibar barb is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Zanzibar barb is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.2 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus altus | Pfeffer | 1896 | Heterotypic |
| Barbus argyrotaenia | Boulenger | 1912 | Synonym |
| Barbus kiperegensis | Steindachner | 1914 | Synonym |
| Barbus pfefferi | Boulenger | 1905 | Synonym |
| Barbus zanzibaricus | Peters | 1868 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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