Barbus viviparus Weber, 1897

Bowstripe barb

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Puntius viviparus, ... more
Common names	弓线魮, Zhivorodyaschiy, Saumabarbi, ... more

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Main reference

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

Max length : 7.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7248)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 10

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 24°C (Ref. 1672); 13°S - 30°S

Africa: East coastal rivers and freshwater lakes from the Ruvuma (Tanzania-Mozambique border) southwards to the Vungu in southern Natal. Generally confined to lowveld and coastal plain regions but penetrates inland in larger systems such as the Limpopo. Found in Kafue River system (Ref. 27607).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6

Occurs in vegetated pools of streams and rivers and lake margins. Feeds on aquatic insects and other small organisms. Breeds in summer, breeding pairs lay eggs on submerged roots and vegetation. Reaches maturity within a year. Generally confined to low-land and coastal plain regions but penetrates inland in larger systems such as the Limpopo (Ref. 7248).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Harmless

Human uses
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 (16 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Sa-a, Pascualita

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