The shortfin barb (Enteromius brevipinnis) is a species of cyprinid fish native to southern Africa where it occurs in the Sabie-Komati and the Steelpoort-Limpopo river systems. It inhabits well vegetated headwater streams. This species can reach a length of SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. See also List of freshwater aquarium fish species References Enteromius Barbs (fish) Freshwater fish of South Africa Taxa named by Reginald Arthur Jubb Fish described in 1966