Lambchop rasbora (Trigonostigma espei)

Scientific name: Trigonostigma espei Meinken, 1967

Lambchop rasbora (Trigonostigma espei)

The Lambchop rasbora (Trigonostigma espei) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows to about 2.5 cm (1 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 23–28°C (73–82°F) and a pH of 5.0–7.0. Native range: ASIA; Thailand and Cambodia.

Lambchop rasbora care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
2.5 cm (1 in)
Minimum tank
40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature
23–28°C (73–82°F)
pH
5.0–7.0
Hardness
3–15 dGH (54–268 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Lambchop-shaped black blotch on caudal peduncle.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Trigonostigma espei
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 12 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Thailand and Cambodia.
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.)

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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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