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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Largescaled rasbora

Rasbora paucisqualis Ahl, 1935
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabit pools in clear, swift, forest streams . Spawning sites are found in rivers and ponds . Mature adults probably breed during the rainy season. Not seen in markets, rarely in the aquarium trade .

Scientific Name
Rasbora paucisqualis
Authority
Ahl, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

No color on fins; lateral line complete .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Largescaled rasbora is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Largescaled rasbora is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Largescaled rasbora is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–25°C
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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ahl, 1935

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Largescaled rasbora is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Largescaled rasbora has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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