| Redtail barb | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Subfamily: | Barbinae |
| Genus: | Enteromius |
| Species: | E. gurneyi
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| Binomial name | |
| Enteromius gurneyi (Günther, 1868)
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| Synonyms | |
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Barbus gurneyi Günther, 1868 | |
The redtail barb (Enteromius gurneyi) is a species of cyprinid fish endemic to KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. It is found at altitudes of 300–1,000 metres (980–3,280 ft), particularly in clear streams over sandstones.[2] [3]
- ^ O'Brien, G.; Kubheka, S.; Evans, S.W. (2017). "Enteromius gurneyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T63262A100141523. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T63262A100141523.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ R. Froese; D. Pauly, eds. (2017). "Enteromius gurneyi (Günther, 1868) Retdtail barb". Fishbase. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ Skelton, P.H., 1993. A complete guide to the freshwater fishes of southern Africa. Southern Book Publishers. 388 p.