Candidia barbata

Candidia barbata
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Xenocyprididae
Genus: Candidia
Species:
C. barbata
Binomial name
Candidia barbata
(Regan, 1908)
Synonyms
  • Opsariichthys barbatus Regan, 1908
  • Candidia barbatus (Regan, 1908)
  • Zacco barbatus (Regan, 1908)

Candidia barbata is a species of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Xenocyprididae. This species is endemic to Taiwan where it is found in the upper reaches of rivers, preferring to stay in cooler, clear waters.