Other common names:
Java Barb.
Tawes.
Thai Silver Barb.
Identification:
Complete body silvery with a golden or brown tint.
Grey-yellow dorsal and caudal fins, and light orange anal and pelvic fins.
A deep and robust body with a small head and a pointed snout.
Typical location:
Bottom to midwater in slow flowing or standing waters
of lakes, rivers, streams and reservoirs.
Fishing methods:
Float or bottom fishing with dough, weed or maggots.
Fighting characteristics:
Short but very quick pulls with constant direction changes. |
