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| + | :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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:24, 13 December 2017
Chalak Barb
Chalak Barb
Sahyadria chalakkudiensis
151 Litres (40 US G.)
10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
Freshwater
5.0 - 7.0
20 -26 °C (68-78.8°F)
2-13 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Chalak Barb
Additional scientific names
- Puntius chalakkudiensis
Origin[edit]
- Asia: Chalakkudy river, Kerala, India
Sexing[edit]
- Males tend to be more slender and colourful than females.
Identification[edit]
- 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.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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