The straightfin barb (Enteromius paludinosus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae. E. pleurogramma is sometimes included here, but while it is certainly extremely closely related, it appears to be a distinct cryptic species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Straightfin 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
- Enteromius trimaculatus
- Hybognathus regius
- Pseudorasbora parva
- Hybognathus nuchalis
- Labeobarbus marequensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Cyprinidae
- Genus
- Enteromius
- Species
- Enteromius paludinosus
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