Puntius chalakkudiensis

Alternative names

 * Chalak Barb

Sexing

 * Males tend to be more slender and colourful than females.

Tank compatibility

 * Unknown.

Diet

 * Unknown.

Feeding regime

 * Unknown.

Environment Specifics

 * Unknown.

Behaviour

 * Unknown.

Identification

 * This fish is very similar to Puntius denisonii, however, P. chalakkudiensis has a more underslung mouth and more muted colours than P denisonii. It also has a dark spot in the middle of the red dorsal fin, P. denisonii has a solid red dorsal.