| Common name | Melon barb |
| Language | English |
| Type | Aquarium |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | India |
| Locality | Western Ghats |
| Ref. | Gopalakrishnan, A. and A.G. Ponniah, 2000 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
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