Puntius sarana (Hamilton, 1822)

Olive barb

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Cyprinus sarana, Barbodes sarana, Barbodes sarana sarana, ... more
Common names	Peninsular olive barb, Pondicherry barb, Tapien, ... more

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Main reference

Pethiyagoda, R. 1991. (Ref. 6028)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 42.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1479); max. published weight: 1,400 g (Ref. 1479)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish

Climate / Range

Tropical

Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan (Ref. 4832) and Sri Lanka (Ref. 6028). Reported from Myanmar (Ref. 57739) and Thailand (Ref. 9648).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 5. Body oblong, head, small, barbels 2 pairs. Maxillary pair longer than orbit, rostral pair shorter.

Occurs in rivers, streams, lakes and backwaters. Tolerant of salinity. Forms schools in groups of four or five to several dozens (Ref. 6028). Feeds on aquatic insects, fish, algae and shrimps. Spawns in running waters among submerged boulders and vegetation (Ref. 4832). Small fish have limited demand in the aquarium trade.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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