Beardless barb (Cyclocheilichthys apogon)

Scientific name: Cyclocheilichthys apogon Valenciennes, 1842

The Beardless barb (Cyclocheilichthys apogon) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Asia, Myanmar to Indonesia.

Beardless barb care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

No barbels; black blotch at caudal base; rows of black spots along scale rows.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cyclocheilichthys apogon
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 25.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Myanmar to Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.3)