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Denison barb
Sahyadria denisonii
The Denison barb, also known as the red-line torpedo barb or Roseline shark, is a striking freshwater fish native to the fast-flowing streams and rivers of the Western Ghats in southern India. Distinguished by its vibrant red stripe running from the snout through the eye and alo…
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- The Denison barb was only scientifically described in 1865, but became globally popular in the aquarium trade more than a century later, leading to its rapid population decline in the wild.
- Denison barbs can swim in synchronized schools, creating dazzling displays of color in the water. They are sometimes called 'torpedo barbs' due to their slender, streamlined bodies. Their vibrant coloration intensifies with proper diet and water quality.
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