Kingdom Animalia Order Cypriniformes Genus Barbus Higher classification Barbus | Phylum Chordata Family Cyprinidae Scientific name Barbus brevipinnis Rank Species | |
Similar Barbus, Barbus calidus, Barbus anoplus, Sickle barb, Twee River redfin | ||
The shortfin barb (Barbus brevipinnis) is a species of cyprinid fish native to southern Africa where it occurs in the Sabie-Komati and the Steelpoort-Limpopo river systems. It inhabits well vegetated headwater streams. This species can reach a length of 4.5 centimetres (1.8 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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