Redstripe rasbora (Trigonopoma pauciperforatum)

Scientific name: Trigonopoma pauciperforatum Weber & de Beaufort, 1916

The Redstripe rasbora (Trigonopoma pauciperforatum) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–25°C (73–77°F). Native range: Asia, Thailand, Cambodia, Malay Peninsula to Indonesia.

Redstripe rasbora care at a glance

Temperature: 23–25°C (73–77°F)

Biology

Found in peats and secondary peat forest streams. Common in forest streams and clear black waters. Occurs at midwater levels to surface in shallow sluggish and standing waters, marshes and swamps, usually under forest canopies. Appears to prefer soft acidic water that is often tannin-stained. Found in small openings of generally dense vegetation. Feeds on zooplankton and some insects. Not seen in markets, but popular in aquarium trade

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Species facts

Scientific name: Trigonopoma pauciperforatum
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 6.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Thailand, Cambodia, Malay Peninsula to 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.)