| Family: |
Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Rasborinae |
| Max. size: |
6.97 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: northwestern Borneo ( Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 29-31. Distinguished from all other Rasbora species by its distinctive markings and coloration. It differs from its closest congener, Rasbora kalochroma in having a vertically oval dark blotch (versus absence of such a blotch) at the caudal base and lacking (vs. having) a well-defined blackish band across the middle of the caudal fin (Re. 13217). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in lowland streams and swamps, with tannin-stained, brownish to black, acidic freshwater of pH 4.1- 6.1. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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