Redline Torpedo Barbs
Red line torpedo barbs are native to southern india they are also named as dennisoni barbs in india it is not so expensive and the bulk of the ornamental fishes that are exported from india consitutes of the dennisoni barbs because of the demand they are being extensively caught from the wild and now they have become an endangered species as southern creature sais they are peaceful fishes.
Redline torpedo barbs. Matt clarke explains how to keep it. Named after sahyadri noun a vernacular name for the western ghats mountain ranges. The denison barb denison s barb miss kerala red line torpedo barb or roseline shark sahyadria denisonii is an endangered species of cyprinid fish endemic to the fast flowing hill streams and rivers of the western ghats in india.
Puntius formerly barbus denisonii. This is contrasted by a brilliant red line that runs just above the black line running from the nose through the eye and continuing to the. Denison barb red lined torpedo barb denison s flying fox rose line shark miss kerala red line torpedo barb chorai kanni denisoni barb bleeding eye barb indian flasher barb scientific name.
Inhabits fast flowing hill streams. The torpedo barb grows quite large and is a very fast swimmer it likes lots of space to move and feels most at home in shoals of its own kind. Sahyadria denisonii day 1865 red line torpedo barb synonymstop.
Tinfoil barb barbonymus schwanenfeldii 5cm. Barbus denisonii day 1865. Red line torpedo barb denison barb red line barb red comet barb.
Pet collection caused it to become endangered and is its single major threat. It is commonly seen in the aquarium trade. The silvery body of this fish is set off by a black line that runs the entire length of the body from snout to tail.
Cyprinidae minnows or carps origin. Hi ive got a group of 3 redline torpedos which ive had for about 5 years. Named for sir william thomas denison 1804 1871 governor of madras india from.
Puntius barbus denisonii has become incredibly popular during the past year. We are the largest tropical fish importer and wholesaler in the northwest. Now all of a sudden two of them are chasing each other and both have lost all their colouring on their bodies.
Labeo denisonii day 1865. Beginner please visit your local pet st. Long and torpedo shaped it is easy to see why many call this the red lined torpedo barb.
Crossocheilus denisonii day 1865. Sahyadria denisonii from our tank to your tank.
