Fishing for Blackstripe barb

Enteromius macrops

The Blackstripe barb is a small freshwater fish known for its distinctive horizontal stripe. It typically measures around 2-3 inches and weighs less than 0.1 pounds. Inhabiting clear, fast-flowing streams, it feeds on algae and small invertebrates. This species is social, often found in schools, and displays active swimming behavior in its natural habitat. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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