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==Omnipedia== | ==Omnipedia== | ||
Scientific Name: Spinibarbus denticulatus | Scientific Name: Spinibarbus denticulatus | ||
The phoenix barb is most recognizable by the "blush" on its gill covers. | The phoenix barb is most recognizable by the "blush" on its gill covers. | ||
It's a sign of maturity. Before reaching full size, it looks almost identical to the grass carp, with no distinctive coloration on its body. | It's a sign of maturity. Before reaching full size, it looks almost identical to the grass carp, with no distinctive coloration on its body. | ||
The market value of a phoenix barb is much higher than that of a grass carp's, though, so there's no need to worry about getting the wrong fish when buying grass carp. | The market value of a phoenix barb is much higher than that of a grass carp's, though, so there's no need to worry about getting the wrong fish when buying grass carp. | ||
==Other Languages== | ==Other Languages== | ||