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Definition of striped barb

striped barb

Plural:striped barbs
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1

A small, active freshwater fish of the cyprinid family, native to Southeast Asia, characterized by distinctive dark stripes along its body and frequently kept in home aquariums.

Example

"The striped barb is a popular choice for community aquariums due to its lively nature and striking linear patterns."

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string bean
strip
stripe
striped barb
striped bass
striped headstander
striped marlin

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Striped barb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/striped%20barb
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