Alternate Name: Labeo denisonii, Barbus denisonii, Crossocheilus denisonii, Puntius denisonii, Sahyadria denisonii
Common Name: Roseline Shark, Torpedo Barb, Denison Barb
This is an endangered fish characterized by a torpedo-shaped body with silver scales, a red line running from their snout, through the eye, back towards the middle of the body; and below the red line, a black line that runs the length of the fish to the tail. As they mature, a distinctive green/blue marking on top of the head develops. This species reaches a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 inch) and is a shoaling species
Category: Cyprinids
Global Region: Southeast Asia
Distribution:
Selectpet606: Dawkinsia denisonii