Rasbora argyrotaenia (Bleeker, 1850)

Silver rasbora

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Leuciscus argyrotaenia, Rasbora everetti, Rasbora vaillanti, ... more
Common names	Silberbärbling, Razbora stříbřitá, 银线波鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Doi, A. 1997. (Ref. 26580)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6398)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 10

Climate / Range

Tropical; 20°C - 26°C (Ref. 2060)

Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Mae Khlong basins, Malay Peninsula to Borneo, Java and Sumatra in Indonesia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Preserved color yellowish brown with silvery sheen, darker dorsally; scales margined by brown lines or dots. 12-13 scales between nape and dorsal. Lateral line complete reaching caudal; 9 (rarely 8) scale rows between lateral lines over middle of caudal peduncle. Origin of dorsal between tip of snout and caudal; least depth of caudal peduncle 1.9 - 2 in its length. Maxillary not reaching eye. Thin lips, upper moderately protractile; lower sometimes with external projecting knob at symphysis, fitting the notch on upper one.

Occurs mainly in rivers and enters flooded fields (Ref. 12975). Feeds on algae (Ref. 12975).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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