Greater scissortail (Rasbora caudimaculata)

Scientific name: Rasbora caudimaculata Volz, 1903

Greater scissortail (Rasbora caudimaculata)

The Greater scissortail (Rasbora caudimaculata) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows to about 15 cm (5.9 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, needs carefully chosen tank mates and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 20–26°C (68–79°F) and a pH of 6.0–6.8. Native range: Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia and the lower Mekong river basin.

Greater scissortail care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
With caution
Adult size
15 cm (5.9 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
20–26°C (68–79°F)
pH
6.0–6.8
Hardness
9–17 dGH (161–303 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Has 11-12 predorsal scale rows; scale margins highlighted by reticulated melanin pattern; caudal fin red with black tips of caudal lobes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Rasbora caudimaculata
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Malaysia, Indonesia and the lower Mekong basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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