Blackspot barb

Dawkinsia filamentosa

Black spots fade after three months

Black
Tropical
Regional distribution
South Asia
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Dawkinsia filamentosa, the filament barb, or poovali paral is a species of barb. Young fish have barely any color and black spots. They start having more color at three months old.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Dawkinsia
Maximum length: 18 cm
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Asia: India
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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