Puntius binotatus (Valenciennes, 1842)

Spotted barb

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Barbus binotatus, Barbodes binotatus, Capoeta binotata, ... more
Common names	Common barb, Paritäpläbarbi, 双标魮, ... more

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Main reference

Roberts, T.R. 1989. (Ref. 2091)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30857); common length : 10.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 12693)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 12

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 2060)

Asia: Myanmar (Ref. 4832) and from Mekong of Thailand through Indonesia (Ref. 12693).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Color in life varies from silvery gray to greenish gray; darker dorsally; paler or nearly white on throat and belly; a bar behind operculum on shoulder; body markings (spots or band) may be absent on large specimens, except spot on caudal base. 8-9 scales from nape to dorsal; 2.5 (rarely 3) scales between ventral and lateral line. 4th dorsal spine serrate. Round, broad-tipped snout equal or a seventh longer than eye.

Occurs from sea level to at least 2000 m above sea level and is commonly found below waterfalls in isolated mountain streams and on small islands inhabited by few other freshwater fishes (Ref. 2091). Inhabits medium to large rivers, stagnant water bodies including sluggish flowing canals and brooks of the middle Mekong (Ref. 12975). Found in middle to bottom depths in fairly shallow waters where it feeds on zooplankton, insect larvae and some vascular plants. Probably does not migrate (Ref. 12693).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; 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)
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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