Fun Hampala Barb Facts For Kids
The hampala barb (Hampala macrolepidota) is a popular cyprinid found mainly in Southeast Asia. This large fish has a wide distribution, covering the waters of the Chao Phraya and Mekong river basins, the group of Greater Sunda islands (Java, Borneo, and Sumatra), the Malay Peninsula, and Indonesia. They dwell mainly in freshwater bodies such as streams and rivers, avoiding a highly acidic environment. The rainy season is when breeding activity is at its peak....