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Golden Dwarf Barb

Pethia gelius

Photo by Priyankar
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A peaceful, schooling fish belonging to the carp family. Described mainly from the numerous 'ponds and ditches of West Bengal'. Color pattern varies depending on locality. It is a micro-predator by nature.

Habitat:

Slow moving, shallow waters

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PublishedMay 26, 2014

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