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The Barnard's robber (Hemigrammopetersius barnardi) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
Barnard's robber is an African characin (Alestidae) from southern and east-central Africa. The species is small and has a slender, silvery body with an adipose fin, characteristic of characins. It lives in schools in the marginal vegetation of rivers and lakes. It feeds on small insects and invertebrates that it catches in and near the plant growth. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Barnard's robber?
The Barnard's robber has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Small shoaling characin with an adipose fin; hunts in the bank vegetation.
Where does the Barnard's robber live?
The Barnard's robber lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Southern and east-central Africa; bank vegetation of rivers and lakes.
How big does the Barnard's robber get?
The Barnard's robber grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Barnard's robber dangerous to humans?
No, the Barnard's robber is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Barnard's robber edible?
The Barnard's robber is rarely eaten.
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