Author: (Boulenger, 1907)
FBname: Clipper barb
Comments: Affinities:  belongs to <i>ablabes</i> group, distinguished from other West African <i>Barbus</i> by the dorsal fin spot.  <i>B. deserti</i> (spot fully covering dorsal tip) (Ref. 2940). Maximum SL observed is 65 mm (Ref. 2940, 81282).