Chinese rasbora (Rasbora steineri)

Scientific name: Rasbora steineri Nichols & Pope, 1927

The Chinese rasbora (Rasbora steineri) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F). Native range: Asia, Laos, Viet Nam and southeastern China.

Chinese rasbora care at a glance

Temperature: 22–24°C (72–75°F)

Biology

Having a narrow (width less than 1 scale row) dark lateral stripe from opercle to end of median caudal rays; dorsal fin without blotch; 4 1/2 scales between lateral line and origin of dorsal fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Rasbora steineri
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 10 - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Laos, Viet Nam and southeastern China.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)