Spottedsail barb (Puntius phutunio)

Scientific name: Puntius phutunio Hamilton, 1822

The Spottedsail barb (Puntius phutunio) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F). Native range: Asia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Spottedsail barb care at a glance

Temperature
22–24°C (72–75°F)

Biology

Occurs in clear streams and rivers. Found in standing waters, over silt and mud. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Puntius phutunio
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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