Yellow rasbora (Rasbora lateristriata)

Scientific name: Rasbora lateristriata Bleeker, 1854

The Yellow rasbora (Rasbora lateristriata) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F). Native range: Asia, Indonesia. A single specimen found in Malum River, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines.

Yellow rasbora care at a glance

Temperature: 22–24°C (72–75°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines: 2; Dorsal soft rays: 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Preserved color dark brown dorsally, whitish to yellowish on sides and below; scales margined with minute dark spots; opercle with silvery black spot. 12 scales between nape and dorsal. Mouth strongly oblique with anterior end as high as upper margin of pupil; maxillary extends posteriorly below anterior margin of eye. Lateral line complete, reaching caudal, with 7 rows of scales between lateral lines over middle of caudal peduncle.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Rasbora lateristriata
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 10 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Indonesia. A single specimen found in Malum River, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines.
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.)