Greater scissortail
📖 Overview
Inhabits forest creeks, usually over sandy substrate . Occurs near the surface of streams. Not a common species, with apparently localized populations. Feeds mainly on exogenous insects. Rarely seen in markets, but common in the aquarium trade .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Has 11-12 predorsal scale rows; scale margins highlighted by reticulated melanin pattern; caudal fin red with black tips of caudal lobes .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Greater scissortail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 20°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
exogenous insects
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Greater scissortail 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 Greater scissortail is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Greater scissortail has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Giant Scissortail · Greater Scissortail · Greater Scissortail Rasbora · Spot-tail Rasbora |
| 🌍CES | razbora pestroocasá |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Stor saksehale |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Rasbora-da-Indochina |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Пятнистохвостая расбора |
| 🌍THA | ปลาซิวหางกรรไกรใหญ่ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasbora dorsimaculata | Herre | 1940 | Synonym |
| Rasbora layangi | Fowler | 1939 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Greater scissortail.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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