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OSTEICHTHYES:
CYPRINIFORMES: CYPRINIDAE: Rasbora
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Rasbora daniconius
(Hamilton, 1822)
Indian Rasbora/ Golden-striped Rasbora
Photo
& text by Dr. Robert Sprackland.
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Range:
Streams of southern India, Myanmar (Burma),
Thailand, the Andaman Islands, and Sri Lanka.
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Diagnosis:
A silvery rasbora with large scales (about
half the diameter of the eye), an elongate body, and a thin lateral black
stripe that runs from the front of the eye to the end of the tail fin. The
posterior edge of the caudal fin pale yellow or orange; other fins clear.
No adipose fin.
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Description:
This silvery fish grows to 20 cm/ 9 inches.
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Natural History:
A resident of slightly acid to neutral bodies of
water (pH 6-7). They form large schools and forage for tiny organisms and
algae. They make peaceful aquarium fishes.
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Reproduction:
Egg-layers. Some 200-300 eggs are laid and hatch in
3-4 days.
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Taxonomy & Relationships:
Rasboras are a large group of small fishes, mainly
from southeastern Asia. They are common in the aquarium hobby.
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Variation:
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Additional Comments:
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Type Specimen:
Presumably lost. Type locality Southern Bengal,
India.
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