
Malabar Baril
Barilius gatensis
The Malabar Baril (Barilius gatensis) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 15 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 18–26 °C.
- Size
- 15 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 18–26 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Tank footprint
- 150 × 60 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature18–26 °C
pH6.0–7.5
Hardness2–10 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
- Aquarium trade
- Public aquariums only
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyCyprinidae
- GenusBarilius
- SpeciesBarilius gatensis
Quick answers
- Malabar Baril size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 15 cm (total length).
- Malabar Baril tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 150 × 60 cm.
- Malabar Baril water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 18–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–10 °dGH.
- Malabar Baril: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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