Typical specimens of Bornean Spotted Barb at Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo. |
The Bornean Spotted Barb
inhabits clear, unpolluted forest streams : it tends to congregate in
slightly deeper pools. This species is endemic to Borneo.
It is identified by the presence of a row of equally spaced dark blotches
along the flank. Additional dark spots may occur at the base of the dorsal
and anal fins. This typical patterning is generally present in smaller
specimens as well as full-grown adults. It reaches a maximum size of around
14 cm.
The images shown here were taken at Danum Valley, Sabah, northeast Borneo.
The species ranges into other parts of Borneo, including Kalimantan in the
south.
Family : CYPRINIDAE
Species : Systomus sealei
Maximum Length : 14 cm
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