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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Broad striped rasbora

Rasbora dandia Valenciennes, 1844
Max Length
9.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Broad striped rasbora (Rasbora dandia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rasbora dandia
Authority
Valenciennes, 1844
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 33. Rasbora dandia is distinguished from all congers from India and Sri Lanka by the combination of the following characters: axial stripe broader than one scale-height, prominent throughout; mouth terminal; symphysial knob not prominent; ½ 4/ 1/ 1 ½ scales on body in transverse line; 27-31 pored scales on lateral line on body; 13-14 predorsal scales; and caudal fin without any prominet markings .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Broad striped rasbora is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Broad striped rasbora is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Broad striped 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 = 0.00776 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
9.9cm
Vertebrae
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1844

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