Species Profile:  Pethia padamya

Common Name:  Odessa Barb

Description

Males: Have a bright, shimmering red stripe running horizontally from head to tail, with a black spot above the pectoral fin.
Females: Are less colorful, often silver or pink, and become plumper when carrying eggs.
Size: Reach about 2 to 2.8 inches (5-7 cm).

Category:   Cyprinids

Global Region:   Southeast Asia

Distribution:   Myanmar

 

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Selectpet606: Pethia padamya