Barbus vittatus (Vittatus bearded)

Le Barbus Vittatus is a freshwater fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family. It is also known by the names of striped barbeau fish, dwarf barbeau, black bandear with black band, barbed black with black band, black band barbeau and striped barbeau. This fish is from West Africa and is widely used in the rivers, lakes and ponds in the region.

The bearded vittatus has an elongated body and compressed laterally, with a flattened head and a terminal mouth. Its color is generally silver or tanned gray, with black or brown longitudinal stripes on the sides. The dorsal fin is located in the middle of the back, while the anal fin is located at the base of the tail. The pectoral and pelvic fins are located on the sides of the body, while the caudal fin is bifurcated.

The bearded Vittatus is generally between 5 and 10 centimeters in length, although some specimens can reach up to 15 centimeters. It is generally considered to be a background fish, although it can sometimes be seen swimming on the surface. It is omnivorous and feeds mainly on aquatic plants, crustaceans and small invertebrates.