Boraras maculatus (Duncker, 1904)

Dwarf rasbora

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Rasbora maculata, ... more
Common names	Dwarf-spotted rasbora, Rasbora trpasličí, 美丽波鱼, ... more

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Boraras maculatus

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Main reference

Kottelat, M., A.J. Whitten, S.N. Kartikasari and S. Wirjoatmodjo. 1993. (Ref. 7050)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 2.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7020)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.0 - 6.0; dH range: 5 - 12

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 1672)

Asia: Malay Peninsula to Sumatra, Indonesia.
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Inhabits forest streams (Ref. 13061). Feeds on worms and small crustaceans (Ref. 7020). One of the world's smallest cyprinid species.


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