Barbus Callipterus

Boulenger, 1907
Barbus callipterus

Known As	:	Clipper barb
Genus	:	Barbus
Species	:	Callipterus
Classifications	:	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae

Common Names:
丽鳍魮, 麗鰭魮, Clipper barb, Congo barb, Krokiri-ikpokpo, Loistoeväbarbi, Parmička krásnoploutvá, Prachtflossenbarbe

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Size / Weight / Age	:	Max length : 8.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2801); max. published weight: 5.0 g (Ref. 3799)
Environment	:	Benthopelagic; freshwater
Climate / Range	:	Tropical; 19°C - 25°C (Ref. 1672)
Distribution	:
Short description	:	Slightly convex dorsal profile. Short barbels: anterior not extending past anterior border of eye, posterior reaching anterior 1/2 of eye. Lines of cephalic pores well visible. Horizontal or slightly dipping lateral line. Light body, darker on back. Lateral line scales maybe bordered with black. Dorsal and caudal red-orange base, other fins without color. Black spot on 1st few rays at mid-height of dorsal fin, dorsal tip without color.
Biology	:	Affinities: belongs to ablabes group, distinguished from other West African Barbus by the dorsal fin spot. B. deserti (spot fully covering dorsal tip).
IUCN Red List Status	:	Not Evaluated
Human uses	:	Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial

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