Wilpita rasbora
📖 Overview
Wilpita rasbora (Rasbora wilpita), first described by Kottelat & Pethiyagoda, 1991 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 7.20 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 Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 36. Rasbora wilpita is distinguished from all congeners from peninsular India and Sri Lana by the combination of the following characters: a prominent symphysial knob on lower jaw; a -conspicuous maxillary lateral process; head depth 54-62% HL; and body depth 24.7-29.3% SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wilpita rasbora is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 7°N - 6°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Wilpita rasbora.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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