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Desmopuntius pentazona (Boulenger, 1894) Fiveband barb |
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photo by
Choy, H.W. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 6; dH range: 5 - 12 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Malay Peninsula to Sumatra, Indonesia. | |||
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| Biology: | In calm waters in the low land (Ref. 13371). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||