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African blind barb

African blind barb

Caecobarbus geertsii

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Maksimum Boy
12,0 cm
Familya

Hakkında

The African blind barb (Caecobarbus geertsii) is a rare freshwater fish endemic to subterranean cave systems in the Democratic Republic of Congo, reaching up to 12 cm. It has lost its eyes and pigmentation as adaptations to its lightless cave environment.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 12,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Su Tipi
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Takım Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Familya Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows)
Türler Caecobarbus geertsii

Sık Sorulan Sorular

How big does African blind barb get?
African blind barb can grow up to 12.0 cm long.
What family does African blind barb belong to?
African blind barb (Caecobarbus geertsii) belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).

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