Golden barb
📖 Overview
Adults occur in rivers and standing water over silt and mud . They feed on small crustaceans and insects . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8. This species can be diagnosed from all congeners by the combination of the following characters: lateral line incomplete, with 3-4 pored scales; 21-22 + 1 scales in lateral series, ½4/1/2½ scales in transverse line on body; 8 predorsal scales; last unbranched dorsal-fin ray thick, straight, serrated, with 20-25 serrae on posterior margin; barbels absent; a broad black band around the caudal peduncle covering scales 19-21 in the longitudinal series. Three diffuse black blotches on the body, first behind opercle, second below dorsal-fin origin, third above anal-fin origin. Black spot at base and origins of dorsal, anal and pelvic fins .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Golden barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
The fish spawn in shallow water (15cm).
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 10. Subtropical; 18°C - 22°C
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans and insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus gelius | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Cyprinus gelius | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Puntius gelius | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Systomus gelius | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Golden barb.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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