Blackback barb
Introduction The '''blackback barb''' ('''''Enteromius barnardi''''') is a species of cyprinid fish native to Africa where it is known to occur in shallow, vegetated waters of the Zambezi River system, the Cunene River system and the Zambian portion of the Congo River system.
Size This species reaches a length of .
Etymology The fish is named in honor of Keppel Harcourt Barnard (1887-1964) of the South African Museum, because of his contributions to the taxonomy of South African fishes.
Economic Value It is also found in the aquarium trade.
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