Author: (Kottelat & Pethiyagoda, 1989)
FBname: Asoka barb
Comments: Found in relatively deep (1-2 m) fast-flowing water, in areas with gravel or sand substrates.  Juveniles (1-3cm TL) shoal together in schools of 30-100 individuals in very shallow water (5-25 cm), downstream.  Adults occupy deeper water (1-2m), upstream.  Usually occupies unshaded areas.  Fast swimmers and not easily identified from water surface.  Declining numbers due to intensive fishing by fish exporters.