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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Rasbora Tubbi

Rasbora tubbi Brittan, 1954
Max Length
10.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rasbora Tubbi (Rasbora tubbi), first described by Brittan, 1954 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Rasbora tubbi
Authority
Brittan, 1954
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rasbora Tubbi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rasbora Tubbi 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; pH range: 6.2 - 7.8; dH range: 2 - 18. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
10.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
pH Range
6.2–7.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Brittan, 1954

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