Greenstripe barb (Puntius vittatus)

Scientific name: Puntius vittatus Day, 1865

The Greenstripe barb (Puntius vittatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–24°C (68–75°F). Native range: Asia, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka.

Greenstripe barb care at a glance

Temperature: 20–24°C (68–75°F)

Biology

Occurs in ponds, streams and lakes in plains. Often found in rice fields. Enters brackish water. Feeds mainly on filamentous algae and blue-green algae.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Puntius vittatus
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Common length: 3.5
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 8 - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial; bait: usually
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm