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Name

Scientific name

Puntius chola

Described by

Authority Hamilton, Year 1822, Bracketed

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Swamp Barb

Photograph credits

All 5 credited

Summary

The swamp barb, Puntius chola, is a cyprinid from much of Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and western Thaila…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

130mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 18–26°C, pH 5.5–8

Hardness

2–15dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Social needs

A shoal or group

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Ayeyarwady, Bago, Bolgoda, Brahmaputra, Coovam, Daebyuchaung, Ganges, Hliang, Hpa Lap Chaung, Kawkareik, Kayin, Kelani, Koshi, Kuvam, Malala Oya, Myitpauk, Myittha, Rankhiang, Rapi, Salween, Sittaung, Subalong, Teesta, Yangon

Writing

Etymology

Puntius: from the Bengali pungti, a vernacular term for small cyprinids. chola: appears to follow a local vernacular name for the fish.

Distribution

Currently accepted to range throughout much of Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and western Thailand. Type locality is 'Northeas…

Habitat

Probably varies with locality and time of year but likely to be found in minor streams, rivers, irrigation canals, oxbow lakes, and associated water bodies rat…

Aquarium size

Base dimensions of at least 120 ∗ 45 cm or equivalent are required for long-term care.

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Maintenance

Fairly easy to maintain provided a dedicated maintenance routine is adhered to, with choice of décor is more-or-less down to personal taste. A natural-style ar…

Water conditions

Not written yet

Diet

Likely to be a foraging omnivore feeding on worms, insects and other small invertebrates, as well as plant material and organic detritus. In the aquarium it is…

Behaviour and compatibility

This species makes an ideal addition to a peaceful community of riverine fishes such as similarly-sized cyprinids plus many botiid, nemacheilid and balitorid l…

Sexual dimorphism

Adult females tend to grow a little larger, are heavier-bodied, and less colourful than males. Males also have orangish anal and pelvic fins whereas females do…

Reproduction

Unrecorded.

Notes

This species is sometimes referred to as 'chola' or 'green' barb. It is characterised by possession of a single pair of barbels and a colour pattern comprising…

References

References

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