Two Spot Barb (Pethia cumingii)

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Two Spot Barb

Pethia cumingii

76 Litres (20 US G.)

3.8-5.1cm (1.5-2 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.5 - 7.0

22 -27 °C (71.6-80.6°F)

1-12 °d

1:1 M:F

5-10 years

Family

Cyprinidae





Additional names

Two Spot Barb, Cuming's Barb

Additional scientific names

Barbus cumingi, Barbus cumingii, Barbus cummungi, Puntius cumingi, Puntius cumingii


Origin

This Barb is endemic to Sri Lanka, mainly at the south western wet zone, from the Kelani to the Gin basins[1].

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References

  1. Fishbase Distribution

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