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Opsarius

Opsarius is a genus with 7 species in this atlas, catalogued in the Barbs section, recorded from India, Myanmar, Thailand and 5 more countries. Adult sizes run from 3.5 in to 6 in. Every species below links to a full researched profile.

Species in atlas
7
Adult sizes
3.5–6 in
IUCN assessed
7 of 7
Recorded from
8 countries

IUCN Red List: Least Concern · 5 Data Deficient · 1 Not Evaluated · 1

The 7 species

Every Opsarius recorded in this atlas. Each card links to a full researched profile — distribution, water parameters, and aquarium care, cited to primary sources.

(Knight, Rai, d'Souza & Vijayakrishnan, 2015)

3.5 in SL · DD

(Day, 1865)

6 in TL · LC

(Hamilton, 1822)

6 in TL · LC

(Koumans, 1937)

3.5 in SL · LC

Jerdon, 1849

Malabar baril

3.5 in SL · NE

(Smith, 1931)

4.5 in SL · LC

(Hamilton, 1822)

5.5 in TL · LC

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How to cite

Aquarist Atlas (2026). Genus Opsarius. Aquarist Atlas. https://www.aquaristatlas.com/opsarius/

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