Threatened fishes of the world: Pseudobarbus burgi (Boulenger, 1911) (Cyprinidae)

• Published in: Environmental biology of fishes Vol. 61; no. 1; p. 56
• Main Author: IMPSON, Dean
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer 01-05-2001; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Animal, plant and microbial ecology; Applied ecology; Biological and medical sciences; Conservation, protection and management of environment and wildlife; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Parks, reserves, wildlife conservation. Endangered species: population survey and restocking; Pseudobarbus burgi; South Africa(Republic); Africa; Freshwater environment; Vertebrata; Endangered species; Geographic distribution; Pisces; Stream; Habitat; Cyprinidae
• ISSN: 0378-1909; 1573-5133
• DOI: 10.1023/a:1011047118631

The Berg River redfin is a critically endangered cyprinid fish found only in the Berg and Verlorenvlei River systems of South Africa's Western Cape. The morphology, distribution, abundance, habitat, ecology, and reproductive habits of this fish are summarized. The major threats to populations of the Berg River redfin are predation from introduced, alien fish species (including smallmouth bass and rainbow trout), habitat degradation and destruction due to agricultural development and invasive alien plants. The Cape Nature Conservation organization monitors populations, and the Fynbos Working for Water Project is clearing away alien trees that reduce runoff to streams. Specific conservation needs are listed.