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Systomus hexazona (Weber & de Beaufort, 1912)
| Family Name: | Cyprinidae |
| Synonyms: | [blank], Puntius, hexazona |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Fish) |
| Common Name: | Six-banded Tiger Barb |
Name
Description
| Description | A rhomboid, laterally compressed, orange fish with six greenish black stripes and red fins, and 2 pairs of short barbels. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Undisturbed, shaded streams in swamp forest, with flowing acidic water. This omnivorous and gregarious fish frequents the middle and lower water levels. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Freshwater, Freshwater Swamp Forest |
| Distribution | In Singapore, common but restricted to the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Distributed in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat destruction and illegal collection. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Valued as an aquarium fish. |
| Conservation Notes | Habitat conservation is the only effective means of protecting this species. It should also be protected from illegal fish collectors. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [2008] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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