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Pethia
''Pethia'' is a genus of small freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae native to South Asia, East Asia (only Pethia stoliczkana recorded) and Mainland Southeast Asia. Some species are commonly seen in the aquarium trade. The name ''Pethia'' is derived from the Sinhalese ''"pethia"'', a generic word used to describe any of several small species of cyprinid fishes.Pethiyagoda, R., Meegaskumbura, M. & Maduwage, K. (2012)A synopsis of the South Asian fishes referred to ''Puntius'' (Pisces: Cyprinidae).''Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters, 23 (1): 69-95.'' Most members of this genus were included in ''Puntius'', until it was revised in 2012. Species There are currently 39 recognized species in this genus: * ''Pethia atra'' ( Linthoingambi & Vishwanath, 2007) * ''Pethia aurea'' Knight, 2013Knight, J.D.M. (2013): ''Pethia aurea'' (Teleostei: Cyprinidae), a new species of barb from West Bengal, India, with redescription of ''P. gelius'' and ''P. canius''. ''Zootaxa, 3700 (1): 173 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pethia Cumingii
''Pethia cumingii'', known as the Cuming's barb or the two spot barb (though that name can also apply to the Ticto barb, ''P. ticto''), is a species of cyprinid fish endemic to Sri Lanka. Its stocks have declined in recent decades, and in 1996 it was assessed to be in need of conservation Conservation is the preservation or efficient use of resources, or the conservation of various quantities under physical laws. Conservation may also refer to: Environment and natural resources * Nature conservation, the protection and managem ... to ensure it stays plentiful. However, this assessment may be outdated by now. Introduction Some authors have recently proved that the diversity of Ichthyofauna of the Southwest Ichthyological zone streams of Sri Lanka has a great significance in the sense of biodiversity (Senanayeke, 1980; Wikramanayake, 1990; Pethiyagoda, 1991). The two-spot barb is distributed in Kelani River, Kalu River, Benthota River and Gin River. ''Pethia cumingii'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pethia Aurea
''Pethia aurea'' is a species of cyprinid fish where it is found in sluggish streams in West Bengal, India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so .... This species can reach a length of SL. References Pethia Fish of India Fish described in 2013 {{Barbinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pethia Stoliczkana
''Pethia stoliczkana'' is a freshwater tropical cyprinid fish native to the upper Mekong, Salwen, Irrawaddy, Meklong and upper Charo Phraya basins in the countries of Nepal, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Laos, Thailand, China and Sri Lanka. Etymology The fish is named for Ferdinand Stoliczka. Description ''P. stoliczkana'' is silver-green with a vertically elongated black blotch behind the gill opening, and a vertically elongated black blotch on the caudal peduncle. The dorsal fin of a sexually active male is red with a black margin and two rows of black spots. It has no barbels and the last simple dorsal ray is serrated posteriorly. It grows to a maximum length of SL. ''P. stoliczkana'' is of commercial importance in the fish keeping industry and is used to create hybrid variants of tiger barbs and other barbs. This fish is one of many barbs that has recently undergone revision in their taxonomic classification and has been moved from the genus, Puntius ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pethia Canius
''Pethia canius'' is a species of cyprinid fish native to India where it is found in sluggish streams in West Bengal, India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so .... This species can reach a length of SL. References Pethia Fish described in 1822 Taxa named by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton {{Barbinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pethia Erythromycter
''Pethia erythromycter'' is a species of cyprinid fish native to Myanmar where it is found in Myitkyina and Lake Indawgyi. This species can reach a length of fish measurement, SL. References Pethia Fish described in 2008 Fish of Myanmar Barbs (fish) {{Barbinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pethia Didi
''Pethia didi'' is a species of cyprinid fish which has only been recorded in the vicinity of Myitkyina and Indawgyi Lake in the north of Myanmar. This is a small fish which can reach a length of fish measurement, SL. It is generally brownish with a dark vertical bar just behind the Operculum (fish), operculum and a round dark blotch on the Fish anatomy, caudal peduncle. The species ''Pethia tiantian, P. tiantian'' – with a range close to ''P. didi'' – is similarly marked, but ''P. didi'' can be distinguished by its truncated lateral line, deeper body and longer dorsal fin, with two rows of dark markings rather than one. References Pethia Fish described in 2005 Barbs (fish) {{Barbinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pethia Bandula
The bandula barb (''Pethia bandula'') is a species of cyprinid endemism, endemic to Sri Lanka where it is only known from near Galapitamada in the Warakapola Divisional Secretariat. As this critically endangered species only was known from a single unprotected site where the population consists of an estimated 1,000 individuals, a second "insurance population" was established in 2014 by a team of IUCN scientists in cooperation with Sri Lanka's Forest Department, the Department of Wildlife Conservation and local communities. On 24 December 2018, National Geographic reported that the bandula barb was the 9,000th animal photographed for ''The Photo Ark'' by Joel Sartore. References Pethia Barbs (fish) Fish described in 1991 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Barbinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pethia Conchonius
The rosy barb (''Pethia conchonius'') is a subtropical freshwater cyprinid fish found in southern Asia from Afghanistan to Bangladesh. Description This pinkish fish species of barb grows up to 6 inches (14 cm) in length. Their colour becomes bolder during their mating periods. The male has a brighter pinkish colour and the female is slightly plumper. Also note that females do not have any black colour in their fins while males do. They may weigh up to 340g (12 ounces) when fully grown but can weigh much less during adolescence. They are mature at 63.5mm (2.5 inches). Habitat In the wild their omnivorous diet consists of worms, insects, crustaceans, and plant matter. They have a lifespan of up to 5 years. Rosy barbs natively live in lakes and fast flowing water in a subtropical climate. Their natural habitat has a pH of 6 to 8, a water hardness of 5-19 dGH, and a temperature range of 64–72 °F (18–22 °C). Importance to humans The fish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pethia Atra
''Pethia atra'' is a species of cyprinid fish native to India where it is found in sluggish streams in the Imphal Valley, Manipur Manipur () ( mni, Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of .... This species can reach a length of SL. References Pethia Fish described in 2007 Barbs (fish) {{Barbinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Ruby Barb
The black ruby barb (''Pethia nigrofasciata'', formerly ''Puntius nigrofasciatus'') or purplehead barb is a tropical cyprinid fish endemic to Sri Lanka, where it occurs in forested streams from the Kelani basin to the Nilwala basin. They are found in streams on hills around 1000 ft (300 m) in elevation. The brightly colored population introduced to Mahaweli at Ginigathena, Sri Lanka, is said to have diminished in number due to the aquarium export trade. Description The young fish has a yellowish-gray body with black vertical stripes. The silver body turns into a dark ruby-red color in mature, breeding males. In the female, the basal part of all the vertical fins is black. In the male, the whole dorsal fin is a deep black, the anal fin blackish red, and the pelvic fins are purple. The fish will grow to a maximum length of 2–3 inches (6–8 centimeters) with the female being slightly longer than the male. Water conditions Black ruby barbs natively live i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbus Nigrofasciatus
The black ruby barb (''Pethia nigrofasciata'', formerly ''Puntius nigrofasciatus'') or purplehead barb is a tropical cyprinid fish endemic to Sri Lanka, where it occurs in forested streams from the Kelani basin to the Nilwala basin. They are found in streams on hills around 1000 ft (300 m) in elevation. The brightly colored population introduced to Mahaweli at Ginigathena, Sri Lanka, is said to have diminished in number due to the aquarium export trade. Description The young fish has a yellowish-gray body with black vertical stripes. The silver body turns into a dark ruby-red color in mature, breeding males. In the female, the basal part of all the vertical fins is black. In the male, the whole dorsal fin is a deep black, the anal fin blackish red, and the pelvic fins are purple. The fish will grow to a maximum length of 2–3 inches (6–8 centimeters) with the female being slightly longer than the male. Water conditions Black ruby barbs natively live i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae is a family of freshwater fish commonly called the carp or minnow family. It includes the carps, the true minnows, and relatives like the barbs and barbels. Cyprinidae is the largest and most diverse fish family and the largest vertebrate animal family in general with about 3,000 species, of which only 1,270 remain extant, divided into about 370 genera. Cyprinids range from about 12 mm in size to the giant barb (''Catlocarpio siamensis''). By genus and species count, the family makes up more than two-thirds of the ostariophysian order Cypriniformes. The family name is derived from the Greek word ( 'carp'). Biology and ecology Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Even so, food can be effectively chewed by the gill rakers of the specialized last gill bow. These pharyngeal teeth allow the fish to make chewing motions against a chewing plate formed by a bony process of the skull. The pharyngeal teeth are unique to each species and are used by scient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
