Description
Also known as Common Barb.
Found in shallow, sluggish, and stagnant flowing brooks, canals, rivers, mountain streams, and below waterfalls, as well as around islands. Can be found at sea level and up to 2000m above sea level!
They feed on insect larvae, plants, and zooplankton.
Length - 20cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Asia
Very common in the aquarium trade.
Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5180
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