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Enteromius brevipinnis (Jubb, 1966) Shortfin barb |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Sabi-Incomati and Steelpoort-Limpopo systems. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in headwater streams with vegetation. Feeds on small invertebrates. Breeds in spring and summer (Ref. 7248). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 01 December 2016 (B1b(iii)+2b(iii)) Ref. (126983) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||