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| status_ref = <ref>Dahanukar, N. | | status_ref = <ref name = iucn>{{cite iucn |author=Katwate, U. |author2=Dahanukar, N. |author3=de Alwis Goonatilake |author4=S., Fernado, M. |name-list-style=& |author5=Kotagama, O. |year=2019 |title=''Puntius bimaculatus'' |page=e.T172445A60626136 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T172445A60626136.en |access-date=11 January 2025}}</ref> | ||
| taxon = | | taxon = Plesiopuntius bimaculatus | ||
| display_parents = 3 | | display_parents = 3 | ||
| authority = ([[Biography:Pieter Bleeker|Bleeker]], 1863)<ref>{{ | | parent_authority = Sudasinghe, Rüber & Meegaskumbura, 2023<ref name = "Cof family>{{Cof family|family=Smiliogastrinae|access-date=11 January 2025}}</ref> | ||
| authority = ([[Biography:Pieter Bleeker|Bleeker]], 1863)<ref>{{FishBase|Puntius|bimaculatus}}</ref> | |||
| synonyms = *''Gnathopogon bimaculatus'' <small>Bleeker, 1863</small> | | synonyms = *''Gnathopogon bimaculatus'' <small>Bleeker, 1863</small> | ||
*''Puntius bimaculatus'' <small>(Bleeker 1863)</small> | |||
*''Puntius puckelli'' <small>Day, 1868</small> | *''Puntius puckelli'' <small>Day, 1868</small> | ||
*''Barbus puckelli'' <small>(Day, 1868)</small> | *''Barbus puckelli'' <small>(Day, 1868)</small> | ||
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The '''redside barb''' or '''two-spot barb''' (''''' | The '''redside barb''' or '''two-spot barb''' ('''''Plesiountius bimaculatus''''') is a species of [[Biology:Ray-finned fish|ray-finned fish]] in the genus [[Biology:Puntius|Puntius]]. It is found in [[Place:India|India]] and Sri Lanka. It was identified and classified by [[Biography:Pieter Bleeker|Pieter Bleeker]] in 1863. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
The redside barb is a small fish with a slender, compressed, torpedo-shaped body. The adult size for both the sexes is maximum 7 cm. This species exhibits [[Biology:Sexual dimorphism|sexual dimorphism]], which allows for easy identification of the sexes. It has two black spots: one at the base of the dorsal fin and one at the junction of body and caudal fin. There is a colored band from its eyes to the spot at the caudal fin. In mature males, the band has a distinct dark red coloration in the middle with a bronze-greenish-colored stripe above the red band. The eyes have a red-colored outer semi-circle. In females, the red is less pronounced and the bronze-colored band will be difficult to distinguish from its body scale color. The females has a slightly plumper body. | |||
== Habitat == | == Habitat == | ||
The redside barb lives in hill streams, lowland swamps and dry zone rivers and tanks. They are benthopelagic and feed on green algae and detritus.{2,3}. They live on water with pH range 6.5 - 7.5 and dH 5-15.It is found abundantly in the river bank, lowland and hilly stream in Tripura caught mostly by the indigenous tribes | |||
== In the aquarium == | == In the aquarium == | ||
Redside barbs are very active, fast swimmers and are very peaceful towards other tank mates. They will be attractive in a [[Biology:Shoaling and schooling|school]] of more than 6. They love moderate currents and swim against it. With a free space to dart around they would appreciate hiding spots between plants, driftwoods and rocks. In a planted tank they use to nibble the green algae from the leaves. They are non fussy eaters and accepts most of the prepared foods. In a school the most dominant male would be showing brilliantly colored red stripe with a greenish bronze colored upper band. It is not known about its breeding in the aquarium. Being of peaceful temperament they are suitable to most of the community aquaria. | |||
== Commercial importance == | == Commercial importance == | ||
The redside barb is important in the aquarium trade {4}. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
2. Pethiyagoda, R. 1991 Freshwater fishes of Sri Lanka. The Wildlife Heritage Trust of Sri Lanka, Colombo. 362 p. (Ref. 6028) | * 2. Pethiyagoda, R. 1991 Freshwater fishes of Sri Lanka. The Wildlife Heritage Trust of Sri Lanka, Colombo. 362 p. (Ref. 6028) | ||
3. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p. | * 3. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p. | ||
4. Arunachalam, M., J.A. Johnson, S.N. Sathyanarayanappa, A. Sankaranarayanan and R. Soranam 2000 Cultivable and ornamental fishes from Hemavathi and Ekachi rivers, South Karnataka. p. 226-227. In A.G. Ponniah and A. Gopalakrishnan (eds.) Endemic fish diversity of Western Ghats. NBFGR-NATP Publication. National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow, U.P., India. 1,347 p. | * 4. Arunachalam, M., J.A. Johnson, S.N. Sathyanarayanappa, A. Sankaranarayanan and R. Soranam 2000 Cultivable and ornamental fishes from Hemavathi and Ekachi rivers, South Karnataka. p. 226-227. In A.G. Ponniah and A. Gopalakrishnan (eds.) Endemic fish diversity of Western Ghats. NBFGR-NATP Publication. National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow, U.P., India. 1,347 p. | ||
{{Taxonbar|from=Q232696}} | {{Taxonbar|from=Q232696}} | ||
[[Category:Barbs (fish)]] | [[Category:Barbs (fish)]] | ||
{{Sourceattribution|Redside barb}} | {{Sourceattribution|Redside barb}} | ||
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The redside barb or two-spot barb (Plesiountius bimaculatus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Puntius. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. It was identified and classified by Pieter Bleeker in 1863.
Description
The redside barb is a small fish with a slender, compressed, torpedo-shaped body. The adult size for both the sexes is maximum 7 cm. This species exhibits sexual dimorphism, which allows for easy identification of the sexes. It has two black spots: one at the base of the dorsal fin and one at the junction of body and caudal fin. There is a colored band from its eyes to the spot at the caudal fin. In mature males, the band has a distinct dark red coloration in the middle with a bronze-greenish-colored stripe above the red band. The eyes have a red-colored outer semi-circle. In females, the red is less pronounced and the bronze-colored band will be difficult to distinguish from its body scale color. The females has a slightly plumper body.
Habitat
The redside barb lives in hill streams, lowland swamps and dry zone rivers and tanks. They are benthopelagic and feed on green algae and detritus.{2,3}. They live on water with pH range 6.5 - 7.5 and dH 5-15.It is found abundantly in the river bank, lowland and hilly stream in Tripura caught mostly by the indigenous tribes
In the aquarium
Redside barbs are very active, fast swimmers and are very peaceful towards other tank mates. They will be attractive in a school of more than 6. They love moderate currents and swim against it. With a free space to dart around they would appreciate hiding spots between plants, driftwoods and rocks. In a planted tank they use to nibble the green algae from the leaves. They are non fussy eaters and accepts most of the prepared foods. In a school the most dominant male would be showing brilliantly colored red stripe with a greenish bronze colored upper band. It is not known about its breeding in the aquarium. Being of peaceful temperament they are suitable to most of the community aquaria.
Commercial importance
The redside barb is important in the aquarium trade {4}.
References
- ↑ Katwate, U.; Dahanukar, N.; de Alwis Goonatilake; S., Fernado, M.; Kotagama, O. (2019). "Puntius bimaculatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T172445A60626136. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T172445A60626136.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/172445/60626136. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2006). "Puntius bimaculatus" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
- ↑ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron; van der Laan, Richard, eds. "Genera in the family Smiliogastrinae". California Academy of Sciences. http://researcharchive.calacademy.org/research/ichthyology/catalog/fishcatget.asp?tbl=genus&family=Smiliogastrinae.
- 2. Pethiyagoda, R. 1991 Freshwater fishes of Sri Lanka. The Wildlife Heritage Trust of Sri Lanka, Colombo. 362 p. (Ref. 6028)
- 3. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p.
- 4. Arunachalam, M., J.A. Johnson, S.N. Sathyanarayanappa, A. Sankaranarayanan and R. Soranam 2000 Cultivable and ornamental fishes from Hemavathi and Ekachi rivers, South Karnataka. p. 226-227. In A.G. Ponniah and A. Gopalakrishnan (eds.) Endemic fish diversity of Western Ghats. NBFGR-NATP Publication. National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow, U.P., India. 1,347 p.
Wikidata ☰ Q232696 entry
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