Puntius adalah salah satu genus ikan kecil yang terdapat di kawasan Asia yang beriklim tropis.[1] Warna yang mencolok membuat Puntius menjadi jenis ikan hias komersial.[2]Puntius memiliki spesies-spesies dengan ukuran beragam. Spesies terkecil berukuran 20 milimeter, sedangkan spesies terbesar mencapai panjang 5 sentimeter. Ciri kasnya adalah memiliki banyak sisik dengan garis rusuk beragam serta adanya bercak di sirip ekor.[3]
↑Pethiyagoda et al. (2012), hlm.69."untius has long been recognized as a “catch-all”
genus for a variety of small tropical Asian."
↑Pethiyagoda et al. (2012), hlm.69-70."The striking coloration of many species of Puntius has also led to their popularity as freshwater-aquarium fishes; many species are traded internationally as ornamentals. As the genus has hitherto been understood , species of Puntius range widely in size, from about 20 to 500 mm SL; possess 18-47 lateral-line scales; a complete, incomplete or
interrupted lateral line; none, one or two pairs of
barbels; a weak or strong, serrated or smooth last unbranched dorsal-fin ray; and a body coloration
composed of a spot or blotch at the base of the caudal fin, one or more blotches or bars on the body, one or more lateral stripes, or none at all."
↑Petiyagoda et al. (2012), hlm.1-2"species of Puntius range widely in size, from about 20 to 500 mm SL; possess 18-47 lateral-line scales; a complete, incomplete or interrupted lateral line; none, one or two pairs of barbels; a weak or strong, serrated or smooth last unbranched dorsal-fin ray; and a body coloration composed of a spot or blotch at the base of the caudal fin, one or more blotches or bars on the
body, one or more lateral stripes, or none at all."
Pethiyagoda; etal. (Juni 2012). "A synopsis of the South Asian fishes referred to Puntius (Pisces: Cyprinidae)". Ichthyology Exploration of Freshwaters. 23 (1): 69–95.Pemeliharaan CS1: Status URL (link)
