Onespot barb (Puntius terio)

Scientific name: Puntius terio Hamilton, 1822

The Onespot barb (Puntius terio) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–28°C (64–82°F). Native range: Asia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Onespot barb care at a glance

Temperature: 18–28°C (64–82°F)

Biology

Found in rivers, canals, ponds, ditches and inundated fields. Occurs in standing waters over silt and mud.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Puntius terio
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 15 - 30 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)