Golden Belly Barb
(Hypsibarbus wetmorei)

Other common names:
Pla Ta Pak.

Identification:
Upper body reddish brown to green. Sides and belly golden to yellow.
Pelvic and anal fins red to orange.
A deep and robust body with large scales and a long anal fin.

Typical location:
Bottom to midwater in larger streams, canals and forest rivers.

Fishing methods:
Float or bottom fishing with maggots, earthworm or bread.

Fighting characteristics:
Short but very quick pulls with constant direction changes.

Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots for catching Golden Belly Barb: