Verlorenvlei Redfin

The species can be distinguished from the related P. skeltoni, P. burchelli, and P. burgi by two pairs of barbels around the mouth. Upon dissection, it can also be distinguished by the length of its intestine, which is longer (relative to body length) than any other species of Pseudobarbus. Individuals of Pseudobarbus verloreni grow 53.3–70.8 millimetres (2.10–2.79 in) long. The species has large eyes and a compressed snout. General colouration is golden, with a silver ventral surface. A lateral stripe runs from behind the head to a dark spot on the caudal peduncle. Fins are often red or orange around the base.

The Verlorenvlei redfin is endemic to lowland waterways in western South Africa, more specifically the Verlorenvlei River system. It is also believed to have previously occupied the Langvlei River. The Verlorenvlei River is a slow flowing river with a bottom of sand, silt, or mud. During the rainy season, it becomes swift and turbulent, and during the dry season (late summer and autumn), it dries up into a series of separate pools.

The species is believed to spawn between October and December. The lateral band fades as the individual matures. Furthermore, the reddish colouration around the fins is only found on adult specimens.

The Verlorenvlei redfin takes its name from the Verlorenvlei River, its only remaining habitat.