Barbopsis devecchii di Caporiacco, 1926
Somalian blind barb

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Torinae
Max. size:  10.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Taleh and Callis, Somalia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A blind fish adapted to a cave-dwelling life (Ref. 2801).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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