Puntius semifasciolatus (Günther, 1868)

Chinese barb

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Capoeta semifasciolata, Puntius semifasciolata, Barbus hainani, ... more
Common names	Green barb, Half-stripes barb, Brzanka zielona a. siedmioprega, ... more

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Main reference

Chen, X., J.-H. Pan, Z. Liu and D. Liang. 1991. (Ref. 33326)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 7.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26563); common length : 3.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 35840)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19; depth range 0 - 5 m (Ref. 6898)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 18°C - 24°C (Ref. 1672); 24°N - 20°N, 102°E - 108°E

Asia: Red River basin, southwestern China, including Hainan (Ref. 43281). Widely transported around the world (Ref. 1739).
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Short description

Body with 4-7 narrow bars, more or less complete or dissociated into series of spots; complete lateral line; last simple dorsal ray serrated posteriorly; yellowish in color (Ref. 43281).

Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects, plant matter (Ref. 7020) and detritus (Ref. 5258). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).


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

Human uses
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; multiple spawning per year; Fec=300)


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

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Modified by Froese, Rainer

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