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Checker Barb
Oliotius oligolepis
Also known as: Checkered Barb • Sumatra barb • checker barb
Kingdom: Metazoa• Family: Cyprinidae• Order: Cypriniformes
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Quick Facts
Common Names:
Checker Barb, Checkered Barb, Sumatra barb, checker barb, checkerboard barb, checkered barb, chequer barb, iridescent barb, Checker barb, Checkerboard barb, Checkered barb, Chequer barb, Iridescent barb, Island barb, Checkerboard Barb
Class:
Actinopteri
Data Completeness:
71%
Data Sources
🌍gbif
📖wikipedia
🔬eol
🦎inaturalist
References
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Distribution Statistics
6
Observations
5
Countries
Top Locations
Johor, MY
1
Sumatera Barat, ID
1
WXV9+F75, Kinali, Kec. Kinali, Kabupaten Pasaman Barat, Sumatera Barat 26567, Indonesia
1
WXV9+G6R, Kinali, Kec. Kinali, Kabupaten Pasaman Barat, Sumatera Barat 26567, Indonesia
1
7Q6X+3XG, Taratak Bancah, Silungkang, Sawahlunto, West Sumatra 27416, Indonesia
1
Recent Observers
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First: 1/11/2023 · Latest: 12/21/2025
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