Spanner barb

Striuntius lateristriga

Eighteen Point Six Centimeters Carp of Asian Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Asia (unspecified)
Medium
Tropical fish

The spanner barb (Striuntius lateristriga), or T-barb, is a species of cyprinid fish native to the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It can reach a length of 18 centimetres (7.1 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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