Blacktip barbel
(Spinibarbus caldwelli)

Classification

Species: Spinibarbus caldwelli

General data

Scientific names: Blacktip barbel
Habitat: Freshwater
Climate: Subtropical
Native: Asia

Distribution: Asia: Laos, Viet Nam and China

Max length : 32.5 cm SL

Having a forward directed spine in front of dorsal fin origin; anal fin with 5 1/2 branched rays; post-labial groove interrupted in middle; conspicuous crescent shaped marks on each scale and large black blotch on dorsal fin of juveniles; black margin on dorsal fin of adults, often also on caudal and anal fins.