Clown barb
📖 Overview
Occurs in forest streams of the foothills zones, usually in clear, slow to fast flowing waters, preferring quieter areas along the shores; commonly found in shallow waters (less than 5-15 cm) such as puddles in the forest . Feeds on worms, crustaceans insects and plant matter .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Clown barb is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clown barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Clown barb is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Clown barb is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 10. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans insects and plant matter (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Clown barb is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Clown barb is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Clown barb has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Clown Barb |
| 🌍CES | parmička Everettova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Barbo-cruzado |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Барбус Эверетта |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus everetti | Boulenger | 1894 | Synonym |
| Puntius everetti | Boulenger | 1894 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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