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Name
Scientific name
Rasbora caudimaculata
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Greater Scissortail Rasbora
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The greater scissortail rasbora, Rasbora caudimaculata, is a cyprinid probably restricted to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and Sumatra. Also …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
20–26°C
Hardness
2–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
This species has a confusing natural range if the available records are studied. Apparent occurences from Southern Thailand and the Lower Mekong basin in Cambo…
Habitat
Clearly an adaptable species as it has been collected from both swiftly-flowing forest streams with substrates of boulders, smaller stones, sand or gravel and …
Aquarium size
A tank measuring 150 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm/~304 litres should be the minimum considered to house a group. It will not do well without space to swim and can act nervousl…
Maintenance
Choice of decor is not as critical as water quality and the amount of open swimming-space provided. We suggest keeping it in a large, well-planted aquarium or …
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C pH: 5.0 - 7.5 Hardness: 2 - 10°H
Diet
According to stomach analyses of wild specimens this species feeds mainly on invertebrates both aquatic and terrestrial, particularly insects. In the aquarium …
Behaviour and compatibility
This species is very peaceful indeed making it an ideal resident of the larger, well-furnished community set-up. It can upset slow-moving/much shyer companions…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males tend to be noticeably slimmer than females and show faint yellow colouration in the anal fin.
Reproduction
We're not sure if it has been bred in the hobby although it should certainly be possible. Like most cyprinids this species is an egg-scattering, continuous spa…
Notes
This striking species may also be seen on sale with the trade name of 'red scissortail'. It can be distinguished from the similar-looking R. trilineata by the …
References
References
No references