The Spotted Barb (Puntius binotatus), a small, freshwater cyprinid fish characterized by its silver body and distinctive dark spots, is native to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits rivers, streams, and floodplains. This species is popular both as an ornamental aquarium fish and as a source of food in local diets. The top countries engaged in Spotted Barb fishing and aquaculture include Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, where the fish is commonly harvested from wild populations and increasingly bred in fish farms to meet local consumption and export demands. In these countries, the Spotted Barb supports small-scale fisheries and contributes to rural livelihoods, with Thailand and Indonesia being particularly notable for their established ornamental fish export industries, which include the Spotted Barb among their offerings.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 1,059 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.