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Cypriniformes (Carps) >
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Smiliogastrinae
Etymology: Pseudobarbus: Greek, pseudes = false + Latin, barbus = barbel (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Barnard.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecologia
; Água doce bentopelágico. Subtropical; 29°S - 32°S
Africa: tributaries of the Clanwilliam Olifants River, Cape Province, South Africa.
Tamanho / Peso / Idade
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 7.1 cm SL macho/indeterminado; (Ref. 7248)
Descrição breve
Morfologia | Morfometria
Espinhos dorsais (total): 0; Raios dorsais moles (total): 10; Espinhos anais 0; Raios anais moles: 8
Favours cobble riffle areas in the lower gradient reaches of tributary streams, with juveniles preferring the stream edge and adults preferring pools with slightly slower current speeds (Ref. 94787). Inhabits pools and riffles of clear flowing rocky bottomed streams; feeds on detritus and small bottom-living insects; breeds in summer; males are territorial (Ref. 7248).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturidade | Reprodução | Desova | Ovos | Fecundidade | Larvas
Skelton, P.H., 1993. A complete guide to the freshwater fishes of southern Africa. Southern Book Publishers. 388 p. (Ref. 7248)
Categoria na Lista Vermelha da IUCN (Ref. 130435)
Ameaçada (EN) (B1ab(ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(ii,iii,iv,v)); Date assessed: 16 November 2016
Ameaça para o homem
Harmless
Utilização humana
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