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Bulu barb (Puntioplites bulu) — Cyprinidae

Bulu barb

Puntioplites bulu
Family: Cyprinidae

The Bulu barb (Puntioplites bulu) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 44 cm.

Length
44.3 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The Bulu barb is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from large rivers of Sundaland and the Mekong basin in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 44 cm and has a deep, bright-silvery, laterally compressed body with a strengthened, serrated leading dorsal-fin ray. As a schooling fish it migrates through open river water and eats plant material, algae, small invertebrates and detritus. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Bulu barb?

The Bulu barb has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Bulu barb live?

The Bulu barb lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Bulu barb get?

The Bulu barb grows to a maximum of about 44 cm.

Is the Bulu barb dangerous to humans?

No, the Bulu barb is harmless to humans.

Is the Bulu barb edible?

Yes, the Bulu barb is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Bulu-barbeel sourced
English name
Bulu barb sourced
Scientific name
Puntioplites bulu
Family
Cyprinidae

Appearance

Size class
Large verified
Max length (cm)
44.3 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Puntioplites

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