Malayan Tiger Barb, Puntigrus partipentazona

Puntigrus: formed from part of the generic name Puntius and tigrus, a word created to sound like the Latin word tigris, meaning ‘tiger’, in allusion to the barred colour pattern and the common name ‘tiger barb’ used for some members. Puntigrus partipentazona are less colorful compare to Puntigrus tetrazona which are more colorful and has red tail. partipentazona: from the Latin pars, meaning ‘part’, penta, meaning ‘five’, and zona, meaning ‘zone’, in reference to this species’ colour pattern.