Striped flying barb (Esomus lineatus)

Scientific name: Esomus lineatus Ahl, 1923

The Striped flying barb (Esomus lineatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Asia, Bangladesh.

Striped flying barb care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Esomus lineatus
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Bangladesh.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)