@Rahman, A. K. A. (fishbase.se)
Bengala Barb Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Megarasbora elanga
Family : Cyprinidae
Order : Cypriniformes
Class : Actinopterygii
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Rivers,Streams
Description : Bengala Barb are fishes with slender fusiform body and a conical head. They are silvery in color with yellowish hue on the upper body.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Crossocheilus latius
(Gangetic Latia) -
Aspidoparia morar
(Aspidopara) -
Puntius gelius
(Golden Barb) -
Psilorhynchus rahmani
(Hill stream Minnow) -
Puntius phutunio
(Spotted Barb) -
Bangana dero
(Kalabans) -
Barilius barila
(Barred baril) -
Barilius vagra
(Vagra Baril) -
Barilius bendelisis
(Hamilton’s Baril) -
Puntius conchonius
(Rosy Barb)
References:
description written by: Zarin Tasnim, Department of Zoology,Universityof Dhaka; Information sources: www.fishbase.in, Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh(volume 23).photo credit and copyright:Rahman, A. K. A,www.fishbase.se. more information please contact with us.
description written by: Zarin Tasnim, Department of Zoology,Universityof Dhaka; Information sources: www.fishbase.in, Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh(volume 23).photo credit and copyright:Rahman, A. K. A,www.fishbase.se. more information please contact with us.