Stats

Lifespan

Up to 5 yrs

Size

Small

Diet

Omnivore

Activity

Diurnal

Social

School

Biome

Freshwater wetland

Range

Southern Asia

Movement

Swimming

Breeding

Egg-laying

Defense

Speed

Status

Rare

About

The rosy barb is a freshwater fish native to rivers across southern Asia. Males turn a brilliant metallic red during mating and chase rivals to defend their territory.

Life cycle

1. 1.
   hatchling fry

   A tiny fry hatches with a yolk sac and begins free-swimming once the sac is absorbed.
2. 2.
   juvenile

   A juvenile takes on adult body shape and feeds on small prey, often in nursery waters.
3. 3.
   adult

   Fully grown at adult size and coloration.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Cypriniformes

Family

Cyprinidae

Genus

Pethia

Species

Pethia conchonius