Barbus fasciolatus Günther, 1868

African banded barb

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Barbodes fasciolatus, Puntius fasciolatus, Barbus barilioides, ... more
Common names	Red barb, Rooi-ghieliemientjie, Parmička tmavopruhá, ... more

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Main reference

Skelton, P.H. 1993. (Ref. 7248)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 6.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7248)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 6.0; dH range: 5 - 12

Climate / Range

Tropical; 20°C - 26°C (Ref. 2060); 11°S - 21°S

Africa: Upper and middle Zambezi River systems; the Cunene and Kafue Rivers, Luapula-Mweru system. Also known from the Okavango and Zambian Congo systems (Ref. 7248), and Lake Kariba (Ref. 27602).
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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 (Ref. 7248). Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). Migrates during rainy season (Ref. 13337).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (14 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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