| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
8.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Clanwilliam Olifants River system, western Cape in South Africa (Ref. 7248, 119402). Many populations have been reduced or extirpated by introduced alien bass (Ref. 7248). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Prefers large, deep pools in clear streams. Feeds mainly on insects from the surface waters. Breeds in summer, males congregating in a nuptial school over vertical rock surfaces in flowing water. Closely related to the Twee River redfin Barbus erubescens (Ref. 7248). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 02 December 2016 (B1b(iii)+2b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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