Olive Barb (Systomus sarana)

Also known as Peninsular Olive Barb, Pondicherry Barb

Description

Also known as Peninsular Olive Barb, Pondicherry Barb.

Found in small schools, in lakes, rivers, streams and their backwaters.
They feed on algae, aquatic insects, fish and shrimps.
Length - 42cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Asia

This is the national fish of Cambodia and is protected by law! Considered to be a critically endangered fish.
Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/13197

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