Red tailed tinfoil
📖 Overview
Occurs at midwater depths in large and medium-sized rivers and floodplains. Feeds on various plant and animal matter. Commonly found near villages where it feeds on organic detritus disposed of by humans . Reported to be occasionally poisonous, causing vomiting, due the fruits it eats . Colonizes inundated forests and adults migrate back to the river in October. Young of the year follow thereafter when the water levels recede. Large-sized fish are marketed fresh while smaller ones are used to make prahoc and nuoc mam . Popular fish in the aquarium trade where it is sold under the name of "tinfoil barb" . Captured from the wild for the ornamental fish trade in Thailand . Cultured in floating cages in Viet Nam .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Broad red distal margin with no black submarginal stripe along each lobe of the caudal fin; red pelvic and anal fins; a black distal blotch on the dorsal fin; the body depth 1.8-2.2 times in standard length .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red tailed tinfoil is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 22°C - 27°C Southeast Thailand river systems (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
various plant and animal matter
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbodes altus | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Barbodes foxi | Fowler | 1937 | Synonym |
| Barbus altus | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Barbus foxi | Fowler | 1937 | Synonym |
| Puntius altus | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Puntius bocourti | Bleeker | 1864 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Red tailed tinfoil.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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