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Osteochilus

Osteochilus is a genus with 3 species in this atlas, catalogued in the Barbs section, recorded from Indonesia, Cambodia, China and 5 more countries. Adult sizes run from 2 in to 12.5 in. Every species below links to a full researched profile.

Species in atlas
3
Adult sizes
2–12.5 in
IUCN assessed
3 of 3
Recorded from
8 countries

IUCN Red List: Least Concern · 3

The 3 species

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

(Bleeker, 1856)

11 in SL · LC

Kottelat, 1982

2 in SL · LC

(Valenciennes (ex Kuhl & van Hasselt) in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1842)

Bonylip barb

12.5 in SL · LC

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How to cite

Aquarist Atlas (2026). Genus Osteochilus. Aquarist Atlas. https://www.aquaristatlas.com/osteochilus/

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