Amatola barb

The Amatola barb (Enteromius amatolicus) is a species of cyprinid fish in the genus Enteromius.[2]

Amatola barb
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Barbinae
Genus: Enteromius
Species:
E. amatolicus
Binomial name
Enteromius amatolicus
P. H. Skelton, 1990
Synonyms

Barbus amatolicus Skelton, 1990

It is endemic to South Africa, where it is threatened by the presence of invasive species and destruction of its habitat.[1]

References

  1. Chakona, A. (2018). "Enteromius amatolicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T63247A100114159. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T63247A100114159.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Enteromius amatolicus" in FishBase. April 2006 version.


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