The Luika barb (Enteromius luikae) is a species of cyprinid fish.

Luika barb
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Barbinae
Genus: Enteromius
Species:
E. luikae
Binomial name
Enteromius luikae
(Ricardo, 1939)
Synonyms

Barbus luikae Ricardo, 1939

It is found in Burundi and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are rivers and intermittent freshwater lakes. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.

References

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  1. ^ Natakimazi, G.; Hanssens, M. (2018). "Enteromius luikae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61301A126431797. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T61301A126431797.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.