Puntius conchonius (Hamilton, 1822)

Rosy barb

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Cyprinus conchonius, Barbus conchonius, Systomus conchonius, ... more
Common names	Red barb, Mino rosado, 玫瑰魮, ... more

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Main reference

Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran. 1991. (Ref. 4832)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 14.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4832)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 18°C - 22°C (Ref. 1672); 40°N - 8°N

Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh (Ref. 4832). Reported from Myanmar (Ref. 57739). Introduced worldwide and now very popular with aquarists.
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Inhabits lakes and fast flowing hill streams (Ref. 4832, 41236). One of the hardiest of the barbs, undemanding and beautiful; most impressively colored during the mating period, when the normally silvery male takes on a rich claret flush and the slightly larger female becomes more luminous. Can be kept together with other small fishes. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020, 44894). Prolific spawner that tolerates low water temperatures (Ref. 44894). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: highly commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm<1)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (25 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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