Snakeskin Barb Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus (Puntius pre-2013)

Snakeskin or Romboid Barb
Snakeskin or Romboid Barb
Snakeskin or Romboid Barb
The Snakeskin Barb, also called the Rhomboid, Rhombo and Rounded Tiger Barb, is endemic to peat swamps and murky water of Borneo. Their dark green-black patches provide camouflage.
Snakeskin or Romboid Barb
Snakeskin or Romboid Barb
Snakeskin or Romboid Barb
Their markings also provide their common names of Rhomboid/Rhombo and Snakeskin. They grow to 9cm long.
Snakeskin or Romboid Barb
Snakeskin or Romboid Barb
Snakeskin or Romboid Barb
Like other barbs, they are a schooling species and are egg-scattering spawners.