Como identificar Barbo de Sumatra

Para identificar Barbo de Sumatra (Puntigrus tetrazona), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

The body is typically golden-orange to reddish-brown, adorned with four prominent vertical black stripes. The first stripe passes through the eye, the second behind the pectoral fin, the third through the dorsal fin, and the fourth at the base of the caudal fin. The fins are often reddish-orange, particularly the dorsal and caudal fins. Males tend to have brighter coloration and a more pronounced red snout during breeding.

Tipo de escama

cycloid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Four prominent vertical black stripes, Golden-orange body coloration, Reddish fins, especially dorsal and caudal, Small, pointed snout

Nadadeira dorsal

Single, tall, and pointed, often with a black blotch and red margin.

Nadadeira caudal

Forked, with reddish coloration.

Nadadeira peitoral

Small and clear.

Nadadeiras características

The dorsal fin is notably tall and often has a black base with a red or orange margin. The caudal fin is deeply forked.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Body Stripes

   Look for the four distinct, vertical black stripes on a golden-orange body. This is the most defining characteristic.

2. 2

   Fin Coloration

   Observe the reddish-orange coloration on the dorsal and caudal fins, which is particularly vibrant in healthy specimens and breeding males.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Note the compressed, somewhat deep body shape, typical of many barb species.

4. 4

   Behavior

   Their active, schooling behavior and occasional fin-nipping tendencies can also aid in identification, especially in an aquarium setting.

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