Barbonymus altus (Günther, 1868)

Red tailed tinfoil

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Barbus altus, Barbodes altus, Puntius altus, ... more
Common names	Wien fai, Pla kra hea tong, Pasuribarbi, ... more

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Main reference

Kottelat, M. 1998. (Ref. 27732)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30857); common length : 15.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 12693)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 27°C (Ref. 2059)

Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins (Ref. 27732). Recorded from the Maeklong, Peninsular and Southeast Thailand river systems (Ref. 26336).
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Short description

Broad red distal margin with no black submarginal stripe along each lobe of the caudal fin; red pelvic and anal fins; a black distal blotch on the dorsal fin; the body depth 1.8-2.2 times in standard length (Ref. 27732).

Occurs at midwater depths in large and medium-sized rivers and floodplains. Feeds on various plant and animal matter. Commonly found near villages where it feeds on organic detritus disposed of by humans (Ref. 12693). Reported to be occasionally poisonous, causing vomiting, due the fruits it eats (Ref. 12369). Colonizes inundated forests and adults migrate back to the river in October. Young of the year follow thereafter when the water levels recede. Large-sized fish are marketed fresh while smaller ones are used to make prahoc and nuoc mam (Ref. 12693). Popular fish in the aquarium trade where it is sold under the name of "tinfoil barb" (Ref. 12693). Captured from the wild for the ornamental fish trade in Thailand (Ref. 6459). Cultured in floating cages in Viet Nam (Ref. 12693).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: 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 Agustin, Liza Q.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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