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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Achromic rasbora

Rasbora ataenia Plamoottil, 2016
Max Length
11.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Achromic rasbora (Rasbora ataenia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Rasbora ataenia
Authority
Plamoottil, 2016
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
11.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished by the following characters: no lateral color stripe; body slender, its depth 19.4-21.7 % SL; dorsal fin branched rays 7; anal fin branched rays 5; snout short (26.1- 28.6 % HL); head deep (HD 58.4- 62.2 % HL) .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Achromic rasbora is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Achromic rasbora is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Achromic rasbora is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
11.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Plamoottil, 2016

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