Blackspot Barb
Dawkinsia filamentosa
Also known as: Featherfin Barb, Filament Barb, Filamented Barb, Filamented Dawkins Barb, Filamentosus Barb, Indian Tiger Barb, Longfin Barb
- Featherfin Barb
- Filament Barb
- Filamented Barb
- Filamented Dawkins Barb
- Filamentosus Barb
- Indian Tiger Barb
- Longfin Barb
Overview
Found in schools, over clear water estuaries, lakes, marshes, flood plains, ponds, lowland rivers, and reservoirs. Adult males have branched filament dorsal-fin ray extensions.
Widespread India
Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws.
How to identify
- Pattern
- black spot
- Fins & Tail
- black fin tips
- Behaviour
- schooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Country only · 2
Found in schools, over clear water estuaries, lakes, marshes, flood plains, ponds, lowland rivers, and reservoirs.
Adult photos 2
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