| Citation | Skelton, P.H., 1993, A complete guide to the freshwater fishes of southern Africa.. Southern Book Publishers. 388 p. |
| Ref. | 7248 Skelton, P.H., 1993 |
| Page | 132-133 |
| Named Used as Valid | Barbus anoplus |
| Comment | Restricted to the Gouritz River basin (Ref. 124213). |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Africa: Widely distributed from Limpopo to upland KwaZulu-Natal, Transkei and the middle and upper Orange basin, including the Karoo |
| Quote | Prefers cooler waters, occurring in small groups and shoals, in various habitats from small streams to large rivers and lakes. Frequently associates with cover or shelter such as fallen logs, brushwood or marginal vegetation. |