Black-blotched Porcupinefish "Diodon liturosus" Moorish Idol The black ruby barb (Pethia

The black ruby barb (Pethia nigrofasciata) or purplehead barb is a tropical cyprinid fish endemic to Sri Lanka where it occurs in forested streams from the Kelani basin to the Nilwala basin

Water Depth: 3'-4

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banded spines on the dorsal fin

Since the Clown Loach can grow to an impressive size of nearly 1 foot in length

Black-blotched Porcupinefish "Diodon liturosus" Moorish Idol The black ruby barb (PethiaAlso known as the Shortspine Porcupinefish, Blotched Porcupinefish and the Brown backed Porcupinefish It is Solitary, and Feeds on crustaceans and mollusks. It is found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo Pacific on coral and rocky reefs and in inshore waters. In case of danger, the porcupinefish can inflate itself by swallowing water to deter the potential predator with its larger volume and it can raise its spines defensively. The