Waanders's hard-lipped barb facts for kids
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Rohita waandersii Bleeker, 1853 |
The Waanders's hard-lipped barb (scientific name: Osteochilus waandersii) is a type of freshwater fish. It belongs to the carp family, known as cyprinids. This fish lives in rivers and streams across Southeast Asia. You can find it in places like Indochina, including the lower parts of the Mekong River and Chao Phraya River. It also lives on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo.
About Its Name
The scientific name waandersii was given to honor a person. It is named after Henri Louis van Bloemen Waanders. He was an important administrator who worked with tin mines. These mines were located on Bangka Island, which is near Sumatra.
Where It Lives
This fish makes its home in different kinds of water. It lives in streams found in mountains. You can also find it near waterfalls in highland areas.
When rivers are very large, these fish often travel long distances. They are known to move into forests that become flooded. This happens when streams in higher areas overflow.
What It Looks Like
The Waanders's hard-lipped barb has a clear black stripe. This stripe runs along its sides. It starts near the fish's gills and goes all the way to the end of its tail fin.
Its fins are very colorful. The tail fin, back fin, belly fins, and the fin on its underside are bright orange or red. This fish can grow to be about 27.6 centimeters long. That's about 10.8 inches!
How People Use It
People in local areas often catch the Waanders's hard-lipped barb. They are part of small-scale fishing. Sometimes, you might also see this fish sold for aquariums.
