Clipper Barb - Definition and Overview

The Clipper Barb (Barbus callipterus) is a freshwater and brackish tropical fish belonging to the Barb family (Cyprinidae). Originating in Africa from Côte d'Ivoire through the Chad basin to Nigeria and Cameroon, this fish is sometimes found in the fish keeping hobby.

Clipper Barbs natively live in a tropical environment and prefer freshwater an ideal temperature range of 66 - 77 °F (19 - 25 °C). They grow to a maximum length of 3 in (8 cm) and a maximum weight of 0.18 oz (5.0 g).

See also

• List of freshwater aquarium fish species

References

• "Barbus callipterus (http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?ID=2413)". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. September 2004 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2004.
• "Barbus callipterus" (TSN 163633) (http://www.itis.usda.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=163633). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. N.p.: Integrated Taxonomic Information System, 2004. Accessed on November 12 2004.