Name Origins
The Denison's barb was originally described as Labeo denisonii by Francis Day in 1865. It is also referred to as Barbus denisonii, Crossocheilus denisonii, and Barbus denisoni. Common Names are Red Line Torpedo Barb, Denison's Barb, Roseline Shark, Red Line Barb, and Red Comet Barb.
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