Eyespot rasbora (Brevibora dorsiocellata)

Scientific name: Brevibora dorsiocellata Duncker, 1904

The Eyespot rasbora (Brevibora dorsiocellata) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–25°C (68–77°F). Native range: Asia, Malay Peninsula and Indonesia.

Eyespot rasbora care at a glance

Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)

Biology

Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Brevibora dorsiocellata
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 12 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Malay Peninsula and Indonesia.
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.)