Largescaled rasbora (Rasbora paucisqualis)

Scientific name: Rasbora paucisqualis Ahl, 1935

The Largescaled rasbora (Rasbora paucisqualis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Asia, Mekong basin and Malaysia.

Largescaled rasbora care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

No color on fins; lateral line complete.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Rasbora paucisqualis
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Mekong basin and Malaysia.
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.)