Asoka barb
📖 Overview
Found in relatively deep (1-2 m) fast-flowing water, in areas with gravel or sand substrates. Juveniles (1-3cm TL) shoal together in schools of 30-100 individuals in very shallow water (5-25 cm), downstream. Adults occupy deeper water (1-2m), upstream. Usually occupies unshaded areas. Fast swimmers and not easily identified from water surface. Declining numbers due to intensive fishing by fish exporters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Asoka barb is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Asoka barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 1 - 18; depth range 1 - 2 m . Tropical; 25°C - 30°C ; 8°N - 7°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Asoka barb is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Asoka barb is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Asoka barb has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Asoka Barb |
| 🌍CES | parmička sitavacká |
| 🌍SIN | අසෝක පෙතියා |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbichthys asokae | Kottelat & Pethiyagoda | 1989 | Synonym |
| Barbus asoka | Kottelat & Pethiyagoda | 1989 | Synonym |
| Puntius asoka | Kottelat & Pethiyagoda | 1989 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Asoka barb.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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