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Rasbora einthovenii
| Family Name: | Cyprinidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Fish) |
| Common Name: | Einthoven’s Rasbora |
Name
Description
| Size | 9 cm |
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| Description | Slender body, grey above , silver-grey below. Long black stripe spanning through its entire body, from the snout to the end of caudal fin. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Consumes small invertebrates, and can be found in the upper to middle parts of the water column. Prefers acidic, slow-flowing and shady streams. |
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| Habitats | Freshwater |
| Distribution | In Singapore, it can be found in several Nature Reserves. Western Catchment and Pulau Tekong. Worldwide, it can be found in Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Tekong |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Uncommon |
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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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