Pellegrin's barb
The Pellegrin's barb (Enteromius pellegrini) is a species of cyprinid fish.
| Pellegrin's barb | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Subfamily: | Barbinae |
| Genus: | Enteromius |
| Species: | E. pellegrini |
| Binomial name | |
| Enteromius pellegrini Poll, 1939 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Barbus pellegrini | |
It is found in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
References
- Ntakimazi, G.& Twongo, T.K. 2005. Barbus pellegrini. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.
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