Puntius bimaculatus (Bleeker, 1863)

Redside barb

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Gnathopogon bimaculatus, Puntius puckelli, Barbus puckelli, ... more
Common names	Two spot barb, Parmička dvouskvrnná, Zweifleckbarbe, ... more

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Main reference

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

Max length : 7.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6028)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: ? - 6.5; dH range: ? - 15

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 24°C (Ref. 2060)

Asia: India and Sri Lanka.
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Short description

Differs from all other Indian Puntius in having 7 branched dorsal rays (vs. 8), a round dorsal spot at the base of dorsal rays 3-7 (vs. larger and oblong, and on base of rays 4-8 in Puntius dorsalis), and a spot at base of caudal (vs. on the caudal peduncle in Puntius dorsalis) (Ref. 26698).

Inhabits hill streams, lowland swamps and dry zone rivers and tanks. Feeds mainly on green algae and detritus (Ref. 4832). Popular for aquarium purposes (Ref. 44325).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (14 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Pablico, Grace Tolentino

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