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Nzoia Barb

Enteromius yongei (Whitehead 1960)

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Feeds on plants, detritus, and benthic organisms (Ref. 12523).
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Found in streams and rivers during floods, in floodwater pools during dry season; probably two breeding seasons coinciding with rains; floodwater pools and shallow pools in lake-side streams are spawning grounds (Ref. 104796). Feeds on debris, algae, higher plant material, insects and other organisms (Ref. 12523).
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Nzoia barb

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The Nzoia barb (Enteromius yongei) is a species of cyprinid fish.[1][2][3] It is found in the Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga basins in Kenya and Uganda.[1] It can grow to 5.6 cm (2.2 in) standard length.[2]

Its natural habitats are rivers and streams. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d FishBase team RMCA.; Geelhand, D. (2018) [amended version of 2016 assessment]. "Enteromius yongei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T60358A135916978. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T60358A135916978.en. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2023). "Enteromius yongei" in FishBase. February 2023 version.
  3. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Enteromius yongei". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
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Nzoia barb: Brief Summary

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The Nzoia barb (Enteromius yongei) is a species of cyprinid fish. It is found in the Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga basins in Kenya and Uganda. It can grow to 5.6 cm (2.2 in) standard length.

Its natural habitats are rivers and streams. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.

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