CARES Species Profile:  Opsaridium peringueyi

Common Name:  Southern barred minnow

Description

A cyprinid from southern Africa found in clear, flowing rivers in rapids and pools over sand or gravel. It feeds mainly on insect larvae and other small invertebrates, and also takes adult insects at the surface.

CARES Family:   Cyprinidae - Minnows and Carps

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   South Africa, Eswatini

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Least Concern IUCN Assessment Date:  Dec. 8, 2016