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Barbodes everetti (Boulenger, 1894) Clown barb |
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photo by
Janiczak, B.J. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 10 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Borneo and Sumatra. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in forest streams of the foothills zones, usually in clear, slow to fast flowing waters, preferring quieter areas along the shores; commonly found in shallow waters (less than 5-15 cm) such as puddles in the forest (Ref. 56749). Feeds on worms, crustaceans insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 March 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||