The Eastern Cape redfin (Pseudobarbus afer) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The Eastern Cape redfin is a small cyprinid (Cyprinidae) endemic to clear rivers of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. The species grows to about 9 cm and has a slender, yellow-brown body with reddish fins, especially in breeding individuals. As a schooling fish it lives in clear mountain streams and pools and eats small insects, larvae, algae and detritus. Through introduced predators and habitat loss the species is endangered. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Eastern Cape redfin?
The Eastern Cape redfin has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Eastern Cape redfin live?
The Eastern Cape redfin lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Eastern Cape redfin get?
The Eastern Cape redfin grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Eastern Cape redfin dangerous to humans?
No, the Eastern Cape redfin is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pseudobarbus
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