Straightfin Barb (Enteromius paludinosus) is widely distributed. It occurs from Ethiopia in the north to Kwazulu-Natal in the south and from Angola in the west to Mozambique in the east. Local threats may affect certain subpopulations, especially in eastern Africa, but no major, widespread threats have been identified. This species is therefore listed as Least Concern globally as well as in South Africa.
Distribution
This species is widely distributed. It ranges from Ethiopia in the north, through East and Central Africa, extending westwards into Angola and reaching the southern-most limits of its distribution in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. In southern Africa it is known from the Cunene, Quanza, Okavango, Zambezi, Limpopo, Orange and the Phongolo River systems (Bell-Cross and Minshull 1988, Skelton 2001, Marshall 2011). It is also present in Lakes Chiuta and Chilwa (Kirk 1967, Tweddle 1983).
For the majority of its range, no major threats to this species are known. In South Africa it has been extirpated in the Uvongo River, in Kwazulu-Natal due to impacts of invasive aliens species.
Uses and trade
No known uses in South Africa.
Conservation
No conservation actions are known for this species. It is protected in several reserves over its wide distribution range.
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