Line-spotted barb
📖 Overview
Inhabits a wide range of habitats from small streams to large rivers. Moves upstream to spawn in flooded grassy areas .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6. Diagnosis: Last unbranched ray of dorsal fin more or less flexible and without posterior denticulation; second mandibular barbel is well developed and ending at anterior side of operculum . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Line-spotted barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Line-spotted barb is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Line-spotted barb is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 22°C - 25°C ; 21°S - 30°S Central and East Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus lineamaculatus | Boulenger | 1903 | Synonym |
| Barbus lineomaculatus | Boulenger | 1903 | Synonym |
| Barbus lineomaculatus lineomaculatus | Boulenger | 1903 | Synonym |
| Puntius lineomaculatus | Boulenger | 1903 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 476 records indexed .
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