One of the 2 barbs on WAnimals
Bony fish · Cypriniformes · Cyprinidae
Puntigrus tetrazona
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Size
up to 7 cm
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Social structure
School
Gathers in coordinated schools, typical of fish.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_barb
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Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 13.
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