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Threadfin barb (Cyclocheilichthys heteronema) — Cyprinidae

Threadfin barb

Cyclocheilichthys heteronema
Family: Cyprinidae

The Threadfin barb (Cyclocheilichthys heteronema) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 12 cm.

Length
12 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless

Description

The threadfin barb is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from fresh water of Southeast Asia, including the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins. The species grows to about 12 cm and has an elongate, silvery body with fine dotted lines along the scale rows and short barbels. As a bottom-oriented omnivore it lives in rivers and floodplains and eats small invertebrates, insect larvae, algae and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Threadfin barb?

The Threadfin barb has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Threadfin barb live?

The Threadfin barb lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Threadfin barb get?

The Threadfin barb grows to a maximum of about 12 cm. On average the species is around 7 cm.

Is the Threadfin barb dangerous to humans?

No, the Threadfin barb is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Draadvin-barbeel sourced
English name
Threadfin barb sourced
Scientific name
Cyclocheilichthys heteronema
Family
Cyprinidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
12.0 verified
Average length (cm)
7.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Barbels
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Cyclocheilichthys

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