7 Colorful Fishes Found In Indian Rivers

Priya Bhatnagar
Sep 11, 2024

Danio Jaintianensis

The fishes are indigenous to the Brahmaputra river system. This beautiful small fish is known for its green and blue color.

Dwarf Gurami

The gorgeous fish is red, blue, and green. It is known for its peaceful nature merged with beautiful vibrant colors making them to keep in an aquarium.

Manipurenis Barb

The fish belongs to the carp family. They are native to Africa, Asia, and Europe and are known for having large and shiny scales on their body.

Red Line Torpedo Barb

The fish is famous due to its bright red color and stripes running across the body. The ornamental fishes are native to western ghats.

Cobra Snakehead

The hoods which the fish carries define the name cobra. It is aggressive and possessive by nature.

Badis Blue Badis

The colorful fish has a captivating strike of blue color with patterns. The fish can be found in Northeast Indian rivers.

Maharaja Barb

The golden color fish with red fins can be found in the rivers of Manipur. They are a group of small cyprinid fishes.

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