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Neumayer's barb (Enteromius neumayeri) — Cyprinidae

Neumayer's barb

Enteromius neumayeri
Family: Cyprinidae
LC · Least Concern

The Neumayer's barb (Enteromius neumayeri) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 12 cm.

Length
11.8 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

Enteromius neumayeri is a small barb of the family Cyprinidae occurring in fresh water of East and Central Africa, including the Lake Victoria drainage and surrounding rivers. The species has a streamlined, silvery body with short barbels and reaches about 12 cm. It inhabits vegetated streams, rivers and swamps and feeds as an omnivore on small invertebrates, insect larvae, algae and detritus. Like many small barbs the species lives in small groups near the bottom. Because of its small size the fish has little fishery importance.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Neumayer's barb?

The Neumayer's barb has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Neumayer's barb live?

The Neumayer's barb lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Neumayer's barb get?

The Neumayer's barb grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.

Is the Neumayer's barb dangerous to humans?

No, the Neumayer's barb is harmless to humans.

Is the Neumayer's barb edible?

The Neumayer's barb is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Neumayers barbeel sourced
English name
Neumayer's barb verified
Scientific name
Enteromius neumayeri
Family
Cyprinidae
Other names
Neumayer's barb verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
11.8 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey inferred
Pattern
Plain inferred
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
Yes sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
No sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Enteromius

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