Golden Mahseer Barb
📖 Overview
Inhabits pools of clear forested streams and rivers. Often develops a sharp edge on the lower jaw, which is used for scraping rocks as it grazes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal-fin with 9 branched rays; often with sharp scraping edge on lower lip; no black lateral stripe .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Golden Mahseer Barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical south to Malaysia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Golden Mahseer Barb · Soro Brook Carp |
| 🌍CES | parmoun kambodžský |
| 🌍MSA | Tengas |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Ginbuna-dourada |
| 🌍THA | ปลาพลวงชมพู · ปลาพลวงตะวันออก · ปลาพลวงทอง |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus soroides | Duncker | 1904 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Golden Mahseer Barb.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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