Banded Lamba
📖 Overview
Banded Lamba (Labiobarbus fasciatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 30 - 34; Vertebrae: 33 - 34. Longitudinal stripes on scale rows nearly continuous, rather than composed of spots or coalesced spots; stripe on lateral line more strongly developed than others, stripes on scale rows immediately above and below lateral line faint or absent, especially on posterior half of body; caudal fin pale red with faint or dusky submarginal stripes (color less bold and reversed in position compared to L. festivus.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Banded Lamba is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Banded Lamba is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Banded Lamba is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Banded Lamba |
| 🌍CES | parmička proužkatá |
| 🌍IND | Masik |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Gebande Lamba |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dangila fasciata | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Dangila koedjem | Popta | 1904 | Synonym |
| Dangila taeniata | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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