Rasbora daniconius (Hamilton, 1822)

Slender rasbora

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Cyprinus daniconius, Leuciscus daniconius, Opsarius daniconius, ... more
Common names	Striped rasbora, Blackline rasbora, Rasbora štíhlá, ... more

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Main reference

Pethiyagoda, R. 1991. (Ref. 6028)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6028); common length : 8.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6028)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: 12 - ?

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 2060)

Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Salween basins, northern Malay Peninsula, westwards to the Indus and Sri Lanka.
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Short description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 7. Black stripe from eye to caudal fin; nearly complete lateral line, with only last few scales lacking pores (Ref. 12693).

Occurs in a variety of habitats (Ref. 27732): ditches, ponds, canals, haors, streams, rivers and inundated fields (Ref. 1479). Inhabits mainly sandy streams and rivers (Ref. 6028). Found in medium to large rivers and brooks of the middle Mekong (Ref. 12975). In the Mekong basin, this species is usually associated with large, slow flowing rivers, usually with turbid waters (Ref. 43281). Sometimes forms large schools. Feeds mainly on aquatic insects and detritus. A surface feeder (Ref. 1479). Spawning sites are found in rivers and ponds (Ref. 33813). Mature adults probably breed during the rainy season. Hardy and adaptable in the aquarium.


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; 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 (K=1.10)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (13 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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