Pseudobarbus kubhekai
Pseudobarbus kubhekai Zarei, Mathebula & Chakona, 2025
Umzimkhulu redfin

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  7.83 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5; Vertebrae: 36-37. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: a single pair of oral barbels; 51-56 scales in lateral-line series; fewer vertebrae and absence o dark spots on its back (Ref. 133015).
Biology:  The species inhabit streams with average width and depth of 3 meters and 0.5 meters, respectively. They dwell predominantly on boulders and cobbles substratum (Ref. 133015).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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