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Barbodes lateristriga
| Family Name: | Cyprinidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Fish) |
| Common Name: | Spanner Barb, T-Barb |
Name
Description
| Size | 20 cm |
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| Description | Silver body with two broad black bars on anterior half and one broad black stripe on posterior half of flank, resembling a T-shape. Two pairs of barbels are present on mouth. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | This species is an omnivore that consumes mainly small invertebrates, plant matter and organic debris. Mostly found at the middle and bottom portions of water column and can form schools. |
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| Habitats | Aquatic, Freshwater |
| Distribution | Confined to the Central Catchment Nature Reserve in Singapore. Worldwide, can be found in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Uncommon |
| IUCN Red List | Least Concern |
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References
| References | Ho, J.K.I., Ramchunder, S.J., Theng, M., Memory, A., Li, T., Clews, E., Cai, Y.X., Tan, H.H and Yeo, D.C.J.. 2016. A Guide to the Freshwater Faun of Nee Soon Swamp Forest. Singapore: Lee kong Chian Natural History Museum & Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore. 139pp |
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