Fiery redfin
📖 Overview
Favours cobble riffle areas in the lower gradient reaches of tributary streams, with juveniles preferring the stream edge and adults preferring pools with slightly slower current speeds . Inhabits pools and riffles of clear flowing rocky bottomed streams; feeds on detritus and small bottom-living insects; breeds in summer; males are territorial .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fiery redfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fiery redfin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Fiery redfin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 29°S - 32°S South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
detritus and small bottom-living insects; breeds in summer; males are territorial (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Doring River Redfin · Fiery Redfin |
| 🌍AFR | Vurige Rooivlerkie |
| 🌍CES | parmička olifantská |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus phlegethon | Barnard | 1938 | Synonym |
| Barbus phlegetun | Barnard | 1938 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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