Sawbwa barb
📖 Overview
Extremely common all over the Inle lake and in the swamps that surround the lake. Occurs in large shoals among dense vegetation both in clear and in peaty and often foul waters.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sawbwa barb is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sawbwa barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Several pairs spawn simultaneously among vegetation. Eggs are deposited on the bottom side of large leaves.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19. Tropical; 21°C - 25°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Burmese Rammy Nose · Burmese Rummynose · rummynose rasbora · sawbwa barb |
| 🌍CES | razbora lysá |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | レッドフィンレッドノーズ |
| 🌍MYA | Sabwa |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Самбва |
| 🌍THA | ปลาซิวเจ้าฟ้า |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sawbwa barb.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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