Scarlet-banded barb
📖 Overview
Occurs in streams, descending from the wet zone foot hills, particularly in areas with gravel or pebble substrates, but also in the coastal marshes. Found in streams and tanks in the dry zone. Feeds mainly on detritus and algae. A potential larvicide fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Scarlet-banded barb is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scarlet-banded barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Scarlet-banded barb is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Scarlet-banded barb is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
detritus and algae
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | parmička šarlatopruhá |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus amphibius | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
| Capoeta amphibia | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
| Systomus amphibius | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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