Sumatra Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)

Also known as Green Tiger Barb, Moss Green Tiger Barb, Partbelt Barb, Tiger Barb

Description

Also known as Green Tiger Barb, Moss Green Tiger Barb, Partbelt Barb, Tiger Barb.

Found in schools, over canals, ditches, flooded fields, rivers and streams.
They feed on crustaceans, plants and worms.
Length - 7cm
Depth - 0-5m
Widespread Asia

Very common in the aquarium trade.
Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Puntius-semifasciolatus.html

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