Desmopuntius pentazona
Desmopuntius pentazona (Boulenger, 1894)
Fiveband barb
Desmopuntius pentazona
photo by Choy, H.W.


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Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  8.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 6; dH range: 5 - 12
Distribution:  Asia: Malay Peninsula to Sumatra, Indonesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  In calm waters in the low land (Ref. 13371).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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