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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Porthole Rasbora

Rasbora cephalotaenia Bleeker, 1852
Max Length
13 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Porthole Rasbora (Rasbora cephalotaenia), first described by Bleeker, 1852 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 13.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Rasbora cephalotaenia
Authority
Bleeker, 1852
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Water Temp
22–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Cyprinidae
Cyprinidae
Genus
Rasbora
Rasbora
Species
Porthole Rasbora
Rasbora cephalotaenia

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Porthole Rasbora is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Porthole Rasbora is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 10 - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
13cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–24°C
pH Range
6–6.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1852

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Porthole Rasbora
🌍CES razbora pruhohlavá
🇯🇵Japanese ポートホールラスボラ
🇵🇹Portuguese Rasbora-incandescente
🇷🇺Russian Полосатоголовая расбора
🌍THA ปลาซิวชมพู

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Leuciscus cephalotaenia Bleeker 1852 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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