Threatened fishes of the world: Pethia ticto (Hamilton, 1822) (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae)

Abstract

The threatened Ticto barb, Pethia ticto is a small indigenous fish species, widely distributed in the natural waters of Asian countries. Previously it was known as Puntius ticto. Natural populations have been reduced seriously to the verge of extinction due to excess exploitation and ecological changes in their natural habitats. This paper suggests the actions for the conservation of the remaining isolated population of P. ticto in Asian countries.