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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Rasbora Dorsinotata

Rasbora dorsinotata Kottelat, 1987
Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rasbora Dorsinotata (Rasbora dorsinotata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Rasbora dorsinotata
Authority
Kottelat, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 8. Dorsal fin with a black tip; a black lateral stripe from opercle to posterior half of caudal peduncle, ending in a rounded spot not extending on caudal peduncle scales; 26+1-2 scales on lateral line . Stripe wider in front of dorsal origin .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rasbora Dorsinotata 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. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kottelat, 1987

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Rasbora Dorsinotata.

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