The Graceful rasbora (Trigonopoma gracile) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The graceful rasbora is a small cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from blackwater streams and peat swamps of Sundaland in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a slender, coppery to reddish body with a fine, dark, sometimes glowing longitudinal stripe. As a social schooling fish it swims in clear, soft, acidic waters among leaf litter and snaps at small zooplankton, insect larvae and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Graceful rasbora?
The Graceful rasbora has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Graceful rasbora live?
The Graceful rasbora lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Graceful rasbora get?
The Graceful rasbora grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Graceful rasbora dangerous to humans?
No, the Graceful rasbora is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Trigonopoma
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