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Name

Scientific name

Puntius terio

Described by

Authority Hamilton, Year 1822, Bracketed

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Onespot Barb

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

The onespot barb, Puntius terio, is a cyprinid widely distributed from Pakistan through northern India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Its range cov…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

90mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 80 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 18–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5

Hardness

2–12dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

A shoal or group

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bahuni, Brahmaputra, Chaudhar, Ganges, Gobraiya, Indus

Writing

Etymology

terio: appears to follow a local vernacular name for the fish.

Distribution

Widely-distributed from Pakistan, throughout northern India (records exist from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, West Bengal, and…

Habitat

Probably varies with locality and time of year but likely to be found in small streams and rivers rather than main river channels, entering temporarily inundat…

Aquarium size

Base dimensions of at least 80 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are required.

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's …

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Behaviour and compatibility

This species is generally peaceful and an ideal resident of the well-researched community aquarium. As it places no special demands in terms of water chemistry…

Sexual dimorphism

Adult males are slightly smaller, slimmer, and display more intense colour pattern than females, especially in the extent of yellow-golden pigmentation on the …

Reproduction

Unrecorded.

Notes

This species is uncommon in the aquarium trade which is a little surprising given its huge natural range. Different populations can vary in colour pattern to a…

References

References

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