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Cherry barb
Also known as Puntius titteya, Barbus titteya, Capoeta titteya
species of fish
Species
Acerola
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyCyprinidae
Habitatfreshwater
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The cherry barb (Rohanella titteya) is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka, and introduced populations have become established in Mexico and Colombia. The cherry barb was named Puntius titteya by Paules Edward Pieris Deraniyagala in 1929. Synonyms include Barbus titteya and Capoeta titteya. It is the only species in the genus Rohanella.
The species is commercially important in the aquarium trade and farmed in larger numbers, but it remains threatened by overcollection and habitat loss. Cherry barbs are very popular aquarium fish, due to their vibrant red colors.