Three-lined rasbora
📖 Overview
Found in lakes, swamps, slow flowing areas of rivers, usually in open areas . Seems to prefer habitats in forest . A common resident of surface waters in streams, canals, ditches and occasionally of reservoirs in lowland areas . Inhabits medium to large rivers, flooded fields and brooks of the middle Mekong . Feeds mostly on exogenous insects , also takes worms and crustaceans . Not seen in markets, but popular in aquarium trade .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 8. A short blackish line present on each side along the base of anal fin, the line on both sides uniting behind anal fin and extending to base of caudal fin along the lower edge of caudal peduncle ; narrow dark mid-lateral stripe on side; black stripe along middle of back ; 13 predorsal scale rows; no red in caudal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Three-lined rasbora is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Three-lined rasbora is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Provisionally considered a brood hider. In captivity, this species spawns only in darkened aquaria and deposits adhesive eggs under an object on the bottom.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Three-lined rasbora is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Three-lined rasbora is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Three-lined rasbora has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | scissor-tailed rasbora · Scissortail · Scissortail Rasbora · Spot-tail Rasbora |
| 🌍CES | razbora průsvitná |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Sakshalerasbora |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Rasbora-cauda-de-tesoura |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Трёхлинейная расбора |
| 🌍THA | ปลาซิวหางกรรไกร |
| 🌍VIE | Cá Lòng Tong Sọc |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasbora stigmatura | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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