Slender rasbora
📖 Overview
Occurs in a variety of habitats : ditches, ponds, canals, haors, streams, rivers and inundated fields . Inhabits mainly sandy streams and rivers . Found in medium to large rivers and brooks of the middle Mekong . In the Mekong basin, this species is usually associated with large, slow flowing rivers, usually with turbid waters . Sometimes forms large schools. Feeds mainly on aquatic insects and detritus. A surface feeder . Spawning sites are found in rivers and ponds . Mature adults probably breed during the rainy season. Hardy and adaptable in the aquarium.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 7. Black stripe from eye to caudal fin; nearly complete lateral line, with only last few scales lacking pores .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender rasbora is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: 12 - ?; potamodromous . Tropical; 24°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insects and detritus
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprinus anjana | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Cyprinus daniconius | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus anjana | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus daniconius | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus flavus | Jerdon | 1849 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus lateralis | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus malabaricus | Jerdon | 1849 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus xanthogrammae | Jerdon | 1849 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus xanthogramme | Jerdon | 1849 | Synonym |
| Opsarius anjana | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Opsarius daniconius | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Parluciosoma daniconius | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Rasbora daniconius daniconius | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Rasbora daviconius | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Rasbora malabarica | Jerdon | 1849 | Synonym |
| Rasbora neilgherriensis | Day | 1867 | Synonym |
| Rasbora palustris | Smith | 1945 | Synonym |
| Rasbora woolaree | Day | 1867 | Synonym |
| Rasbora zanzibarensis | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Slender rasbora.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .
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