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Definition of red line torpedo barb
red line torpedo barb
Plural:red line torpedo barbs
• noun
1
A brightly colored, fast-swimming freshwater fish endemic to the fast-flowing rivers of the Western Ghats in India, characterized by a striking red stripe running from its snout through its eye and highly prized in the aquarium trade.
Example
"Due to overexploitation for the global aquarium trade, the red line torpedo barb has seen severe population declines in its native Indian habitats."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red line torpedo barb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red-line-torpedo-barb