Species Profile:  Opsaridium peringueyi

Common Name:  Southern barred minnow

Description

A cyprinid from southern Africa found in clear, flowing rivers in rapids and pools over sand or gravel. It feeds mainly on insect larvae and other small invertebrates, and also takes adult insects at the surface.

Category:   Cyprinids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   South Africa, Eswatini

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable

IUCN Red List Status:  Least Concern

 

Aquarists keeping this Species

None