Blackback barb

The blackback barb is a species of cyprinid fish native to Africa where it is known to occur in shallow, vegetated waters of the Zambezi River system, the Cunene River system and the Zambian portion of the Congo River system.

Size

This species reaches a length of.

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of Keppel Harcourt Barnard of the South African Museum, because of his contributions to the taxonomy of South African fishes.

Economic Value

It is also found in the aquarium trade.