Spanner barb (Striuntius lateristriga)
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| A large Spanner Barb found in a small catchment fed by a forest stream. |
Family: Cyprinidae
Species Name: Striuntius lateristriga, Barbodes lateristriga (old)
Common Name: Spanner Barb, T-Barb
Presence in Singapore: Native
Habitat: Freshwater forest streams, catchments and quarry lakes.
Conservation Status: Endangered (Red Data Book 3)
Common Name: Spanner Barb, T-Barb
Presence in Singapore: Native
Habitat: Freshwater forest streams, catchments and quarry lakes.
Conservation Status: Endangered (Red Data Book 3)
A highly recognizable and popular aquarium fish, the Spanner Barb is widespread in Singapore's nature reserves. It can be seen in habitats ranging from small forest streams to wide open quarry lakes. Growing up to 20cm, smaller individuals prefer to school for safety. This fish can easily be identified in Singapore by the side-ways T formed at the side of its body.
Like most barbs, the Spanner Barb is an omnivorous fish that forages near the bottom, where it uses its small barbels to feel for food.
Like most barbs, the Spanner Barb is an omnivorous fish that forages near the bottom, where it uses its small barbels to feel for food.
References
- Lim, K.P. and Ng, K.L. 1990. A Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Singapore. Singapore Science Centre.
- National Parks Board (NParks). Freshwater Fishes. Retrieved from https://www.nparks.gov.sg/nature/species-list/freshwater-fishes.
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