Checkered barb

Oliotius oligolepis

Male fins red with black tips

Tropical
Globally widespread
Freshwater fish
South America
Southeast Asia
Small
Tropical fish

The checker barb (Oliotius oligolepis) is a species of cyprinid fish endemic to creeks, rivers, and lakes in Sumatra, Indonesia. It has also been established in the wild in Colombia. The adult males have red fins with black tips.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Oliotius
Maximum length: 5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: Sumatra, Indonesia (Ref. 7050 ). Has been transported worldwide and recorded from natural waters in Colombia (Ref. 1739 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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