Puntius lateristriga (Valenciennes, 1842)

Spanner barb

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Barbus lateristriga, Barbodes lateristriga, Systomus lateristriga, ... more
Common names	... more

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Main reference

Kottelat, M., A.J. Whitten, S.N. Kartikasari and S. Wirjoatmodjo. 1993. (Ref. 7050)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 18.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7020)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 10

Climate / Range

Tropical; 25°C - 28°C (Ref. 1672)

Asia: Malay Peninsula to Borneo.
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Usually inhabits clear mountain streams strewn with rocks and boulders; frequently found below waterfalls (Ref. 2091). Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (29 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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