Wynaad barb

Puntius mahecola

Spawns in paddy fields

Gray
Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South Asia
Small
Tropical fish

The Mahecola barb (Puntius mahecola) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is widely found in Kerala, India where it is known to breed in paddy fields during the monsoon season.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Puntius
Water type: Freshwater