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Subin barb (Enteromius subinensis) — Cyprinidae

Subin barb

Enteromius subinensis
Family: Cyprinidae
LC · Least Concern

The Subin barb (Enteromius subinensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 3 cm.

Length
3.4 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The Subin barb is a minute African minnow from fresh water of West Africa, including the Volta basin. The species reaches only about 3 cm and has a stocky, silvery body with barbels. It swims in small groups in clear streams, pools and marshes and feeds on small zooplankton, insect larvae and algae. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Subin barb?

The Subin barb has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Subin barb live?

The Subin barb lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Subin barb get?

The Subin barb grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.

Is the Subin barb dangerous to humans?

No, the Subin barb is harmless to humans.

Is the Subin barb edible?

The Subin barb is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Subin-barbeel verified
English name
Subin barb verified
Scientific name
Enteromius subinensis
Family
Cyprinidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
3.4 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Pattern
Plain sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal sourced
Lips
Thin sourced
Barbels
Yes sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous sourced
Dorsal spines
No sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native verified

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups sourced
Territorial
No sourced
Activity
Diurnal sourced
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No sourced

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Enteromius

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