Flying barb
📖 Overview
Flying barb (Esomus danrica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Flying barb is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flying barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Flying barb is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Flying barb is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 8.0 - ?; potamodromous . Tropical; 22°C - ?
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Flying barb |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprinus danrica | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Cyprinus jogia | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Cyprinus sutiha | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Esmous danricus | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Esomous danricus | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Esomus dandrica | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Esomus danrica grahami | Chaudhuri | 1912 | Synonym |
| Esomus danricus jabalpurensis | Rao & Sharma | 1972 | Synonym |
| Esomus daurica | Hamiton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Esomus jogia | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Esomus sutiha | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Esomus vittatus | Swainson | 1839 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus vittatus | Swainson | 1839 | Synonym |
| Nuria danrica | Hamiton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Nuria danrica grahami | Chaudhuri | 1912 | Synonym |
| Nuria thermophilos | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Perilampus macrouru | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Perilampus macrourus | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Perilampus recurvirostris | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Perilampus thermophilus | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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