Smallscale redfin (Pseudobarbus asper) fish species and information / pictures of Smallscale redfin - Pseudobarbus asper

Smallscale redfin (Pseudobarbus asper) fish species information

Scientific Name
Pseudobarbus asper

Common Name
Smallscale redfin

Biology
Occurs in standing or slow-flowing pools with a soft or rocky bottom. Thrives in dams and tolerates turbid waters. Juveniles occur in large shoals, adults in small groups. Feeds off the substrate on algae and detritus. Breeds in summer, moving into riffle areas to lay eggs (Ref. 7248).

Classification

Classified By

Boulenger, 1911

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Carps (Cypriniformes)

Family

Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region

Africa

Distribution

Africa: Groot (Gamtoos system) and larger tributaries of the Gourits system, South Cape, South Africa.

Range

31°S - 34°S

Environment

Climate

Subtropical

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

Unknown m

Depth To - meters

Unknown m

Zone

demersal

Environment

Freshwater; demersal

Trophic Level

2 s.e. 0.00 Based on food items.

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

False

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

True

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

12.0 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5078 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Aquarium: commercial

Vulnerability

Low to moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.26; tm=1; tmax=3)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Endangered (EN) (B2ab(ii,iii,v))