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Desmopuntius
Sign in to saveDesmopuntius is a genus of small freshwater cyprinids native to Southeast Asia. They were formerly included in Puntius.
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Six-banded Tiger Barb
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- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyCyprinidae
Habitatfreshwater
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Desmopuntius is a genus of small freshwater cyprinids native to Southeast Asia. They were formerly included in Puntius.
== Etymology == The name Desmopuntius is derived from the Greek language δεσμψτης ("desmotes") meaning 'prisoner' and genus name "Puntius", a reference to the striped outfits commonly attributed to prison wear.
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Puntius endecanalis
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Animalia
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Southeast Asia
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Chordata
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Actinopterygii
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Cyprinidae
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Cypriniformes
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