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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 …
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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