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Rasbora borapetensis
| Family Name: | Cyprinidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Fish) |
| Common Name: | Red-Tailed Rasbora |
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Description
| Size | 6 cm |
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| Description | Silvery and slim body with a black stripe that spans along the length of the fish, starting from behind the gills to base of caudal fin. A golden stripe spans directly above, parallel to the black stripe. Anterior part of tail fin red. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Consumes small invertebrates and organic matter, and can usually be found in the middle of water column. Highly adaptable and hardy in a wide range of habitats. |
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| Habitats | Freshwater |
| Distribution | Can be found multiple reservoirs in Singapore. Worldwide, it is native to Indochina, Thailand and Northern Malay Peninsula, Borneo and Sumatra, and an introduced species in the Philippines. |
Status
| Species Status | Exotic / Introduced |
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| IUCN Red List | Least Concern |
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References
| References | Ho, J.K.I., Ramchunder, S.J., Theng, M., Memory, A., Li, T., Clews, E., Cai, Y.X., Tan, H.H and Yeo, D.C.J.. 2016. A Guide to the Freshwater Faun of Nee Soon Swamp Forest. Singapore: Lee kong Chian Natural History Museum & Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore. 139pp |
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