Opsaridium zambezense (Peters, 1852)

Barred minnow

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Leuciscus zambezensis, Barilius zambezensis, Barilius neavii, ... more
Common names	Dwarf sanjika, Sambesinopsari, 马口波鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Lévêque, C. and J. Daget. 1984. (Ref. 2801)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 15.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7248)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 8 - 12

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 2060); 11°S - 27°S

Africa: Upper Kasaï, Zambezi, Okavango, Pungwe, Limpopo, and Buzi River systems southwards to the Pongolo River. Absent in Kafue and Cunene Rivers; present in the southern tributaries of the Congo system (Ref. 7248).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. With striking vertical bars, lateral line curving down towards the ventral surface of the body; dorsal fin rounded; barbel absent.

Prefers clear, flowing waters of larger perennial rivers, frequenting pools below rocky rapids (Ref. 2801). Found also in quiet water with aquatic wed cover. Lives in shoals, usually in shallow water over sandy bottoms. Feeds on aquatic larvae and insects, shrimps and small crustaceans (Ref. 13337). Breeds in summer (Ref. 7248). Also caught with dip nets (Ref. 4967).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Willemse, Nico E.

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