CARES Species Profile:  Chela caeruleostigmata

Common Name:  Leaping barb

Description

A cyprinid naturually occurring across the Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Mae Klong basins. Typically found at the surface of large rivers, canals, ponds, and flooded forests. It feeds mostly on insects at the surface.

CARES Family:   Cyprinidae - Minnows and Carps

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   Thailand, Laos, Cambodia

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  Feb. 25, 2011