Dwarf rasbora
📖 Overview
Inhabits quiet forest streams with slow-flowing acidic water . Feeds on worms and small crustaceans . One of the world's smallest cyprinid species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Dwarf rasbora is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf rasbora is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dwarf rasbora is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
The water where spawning occurs has a maximum depth of 15cm and thick vegetation.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.0 - 6.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
worms and small crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Dwarf rasbora is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Dwarf rasbora is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Dwarf rasbora has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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