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Five Banded Barb
Desmopuntius pentazona
Also known as: Five-banded Barb âĒ Belted barb âĒ Fiveband barb
Kingdom: MetazoaâĒ Family: CyprinidaeâĒ Order: Cypriniformes
The fiveband barb is a species of cyprinid freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. This species is restricted to blackwater streams and peat swamps in northwestern Borneo and possibly Peninsular Malaysia, but it has often been confused with the more widespread, closely related D. hexazona, which is similar except that it lacks the black spot at the rear base of the dorsal fin seen in D. pentazona.
ð In the aquarium
The fiveband barb is a harmless, active schooling fish that is usually kept in groups of 5 or more. They prefer a well planted environment with rocks and driftwood but still need plenty of space to school. Also they are community fish meaning they can be in the tank with other fish such as guppies, mollies, harlequin rasboras and some types of tetra.
Quick Facts
Common Names:
Five Banded Barb, Five-banded Barb, Belted barb, Fiveband barb, Sixband barb, Tiger barb, Fiveband Barb, Fiveband Tiger Barb
Class:
Actinopteri
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Top Locations
Puyo, Su-ngai Kolok District, Narathiwat 96120, Thailand
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Kelantan, MY
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Unnamed Road 3XF8+573, Tambon Puyo, Amphoe Su-ngai Kolok, Chang Wat Narathiwat 96120, Thailand
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Sarawak, MY
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First: 9/25/2022 · Latest: 11/15/2025
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