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Opsarius

Opsarius is a genus with 4 species in this atlas, catalogued in the Barbs section, recorded from India. Adult sizes run from 3.5 in to 6 in. Every species below links to a full researched profile.

Species in atlas
4
Adult sizes
3.5–6 in
IUCN assessed
4 of 4
Recorded from
India

IUCN Red List: Least Concern · 2 Data Deficient · 1 Not Evaluated · 1

The 4 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

Jerdon, 1849

Malabar baril

3.5 in SL · NE

(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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