Exclamation Barb (Dawkinsia exclamatio)

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Exclamation Barb

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Exclamation Barb

Dawkinsia exclamatio

208 Litres (55 US G.)

7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.5

19 -25 °C (66.2-77°F)

2-10 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-8 years

Family

Cyprinidae





Additional names

Exclamation Barb

Additional scientific names

Puntius exclamatio


Origin[edit]

Asia: Kallada River in Kerala, India.


Sexing[edit]

Males are more brightly coloured and will develop breeding tubercles once mature. In some cases, not all, males will develop wispy extensions to the dorsal fin rays. Females are more plump.

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