| Family: |
Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Rasborinae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Malaysia, Indonesia and the lower Mekong basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
Has 11-12 predorsal scale rows; scale margins highlighted by reticulated melanin pattern; caudal fin red with black tips of caudal lobes (Ref. 12693). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits forest creeks, usually over sandy substrate (Ref. 56749). Occurs near the surface of streams. Not a common species, with apparently localized populations. Feeds mainly on exogenous insects. Rarely seen in markets, but common in the aquarium trade (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 January 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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