Where Does Albino Cherry Barb Live?

Albino Cherry Barb lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Albino Cherry Barb

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, slow-moving waters, often near the surface or mid-water column.

Environment

In the wild, Puntius titteya inhabits shaded, slow-flowing streams and rivers with dense vegetation, leaf litter, and sandy or silty substrates. The albino variant is exclusively found in captive aquarium environments.

Geographic range

The wild form, Puntius titteya, is endemic to Sri Lanka, specifically found in the Kelani and Nilwala river basins and the Kalu Ganga drainage. The albino variant is globally distributed through the aquarium trade.

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