Diagnostic Description
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Description: Lateral line scales 29-35 (Ref. 122753).
Diseases and Parasites
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Intestinal Ligulosis. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 5 - 6
Trophic Strategy
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Frequency of occurence in Caprivi: frequently in sandy streams, occasionally in standing deep water, occasionally in shallow swamps (Ref. 037065). Feeds on benthic and planktonic organisms (Ref. 12524).
Biology
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Occurs in various habitats including flowing and standing waters; thrives in dams and lakes. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates and grass seeds. Breeds after rains during summer months (Ref. 7248).
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Slender barb
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The slender barb or longbeard barb (Enteromius unitaeniatus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Enteromius which has a wide distribution from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa.[1]
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Slender barb: Brief Summary
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The slender barb or longbeard barb (Enteromius unitaeniatus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Enteromius which has a wide distribution from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa.
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