CARES Species Profile:  Barbus brevipinnis

Common Name:  Shortfin barb

Description

A cyprinid from South Africa found in vegetated headwater streams. It feeds on small invertebrates.

CARES Family:   Cyprinidae - Minnows and Carps

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   South Africa

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Near Threatened IUCN Assessment Date:  None  

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Fishbase: Barbus brevipinnis

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