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Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Family
  
Cyprinidae

Scientific name
  
Puntius rhomboocellatus

Higher classification
  
Desmopuntius

Order
  
Cypriniformes

Genus
  
Desmopuntius

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

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Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus is a species of cyprinid fish endemic to Borneo where it is found in western and central Kalimantan. This species reaches a length of 8.8 centimetres (3.5 in) TL. The specific rhomboocellatus refers to the rhomboid ocellus markings of the flanks, which also give rise to the common name "Snakeskin barb".

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References

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus Wikipedia
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