Cyprinidae

Snakeskin Barb

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus

Rhomboid ocellus marks on flanks

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Southeast Asia
• Small
• Tropical fish

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus, the snakeskin barb, is a species of cyprinid fish endemic to Borneo where it is found in western and central Kalimantan. This species reaches a length of 8.8 centimetres (3.5 in) TL. The specific rhomboocellatus refers to the rhomboid ocellus markings of the flanks, which sometimes gives rise to the common name "Snakeskin barb".