Spanner barb (Puntius lateristriga)

Scientific name: Puntius lateristriga Valenciennes, 1842

The Spanner barb (Puntius lateristriga) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Asia, Malay Peninsula to Borneo.

Spanner barb care at a glance

Temperature
25–28°C (77–82°F)

Biology

Usually inhabits clear mountain streams strewn with rocks and boulders; frequently found below waterfalls. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Puntius lateristriga
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
18.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 10 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Malay Peninsula to Borneo.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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