Rasbora rubrodorsalis Donoso-Büchner & Schmidt, 1997
Rasbora rubrodorsalis
photo by Åhlander, O.

Family:  Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Rasborinae
Max. size:  3.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Meklong basins.
Diagnosis:  Bright red patch at dorsal base and at caudal base; narrow black mid-lateral stripe on body and with a second pale stripe (iridescent yellow to red) above it; lateral line incomplete, 4-10 perforating scales (Ref. 43281).
Biology:  Inhabits slow flowing waters, ditches and shallow ponds (Ref. 43281).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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