Esomus metallicus, sometimes known as striped flying barb (although the common name is usually reserved for Esomus lineatus), is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Danionidae. This fish is found in Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Peninsular Malaysia), including the Salween, Mekong, and Chao Phraya river systems. It is found in fresh and brackish water. It grows to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) standard length.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Striped Flying Barb being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Danio albolineatus
- Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum
- Pseudomugil signifer
- Rasbora paviana
- Rasbora borapetensis
- Devario regina
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Danionidae
- Genus
- Esomus
- Species
- Esomus metallicus
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