Gangetic scissortail rasbora (Rasbora rasbora)

Scientific name: Rasbora rasbora Hamilton, 1822

The Gangetic scissortail rasbora (Rasbora rasbora) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–25°C (68–77°F). Native range: Asia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Thailand.

Gangetic scissortail rasbora care at a glance

Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Rasbora rasbora
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 10 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Thailand.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)