Dwarf scissortail rasbora
📖 Overview
Occurs near the surface in shallow marshes, swamps and inundated fields . Inhabits swamps with clear water . Usually found in shallow layers of open water above beds of fine-leaved aquatic macrophytes and submerged grasses . Feeds on zooplankton and some insects. Probably too small to be marketed. Rarely seen in the aquarium trade
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Has dark spot on dorsal fin; black spots on caudal fin not outlined with white; dark spot at caudal-fin base .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf scissortail rasbora is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton and some insects
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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