Dawkinsia filamentosa

(Valenciennes, 1844)

Vernacular names
English : Filament barb
French : Barbus à filaments

Classification
Class : Teleostei
Order : Cypriniformes
Family : Cyprinidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach a maximum length of 18 cm. Small filament-like extensions coming from dorsal fin. Coloration usually silvery with green-yellow tinge. Black blotch near tail. Large black blotches edged red on tail. Males much brighter.

Range and habitat
The species is found in southern Asia and is endemic to Peninsular India, being found in rivers in west and east sides of the country. Lives in lowland, middle and upper reaches of rivers, reservoirs and marshes.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is found in areas where there are many threats such as pollution, habitat destruction but seems to remain resilient at this time.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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