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Name : Puntius vittatus

It natively inhabits ponds, streams and lakes in plains. It is often found in rice fields and is known to enter brackish water.

Maximum length: 5.0 cm (TL), common length: 3-4 cm (TL)

Feeds mainly on filamentous algae and blue-green algae

The Greenstripe barb is of commercial importance in the aquarium trade and is also commonly used as bait.

Drag net and scoop net