Layardi’s barb

Puntius layardi

Eleven Point Three Centimeters Carp of Asian Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South Asia
Small
Tropical fish

Puntius layardi, Layard's barb, is a species of freshwater ray-fiined fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae. the family which includes the carps, barbs and related fishes. It is found in Sri Lanka.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Puntius
Maximum length: 11.3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: Sri Lanka.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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