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Boraras maculatus (Duncker, 1904) Dwarf rasbora |
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photo by
Cygnel, S. |
| Family: | Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Rasborinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 6; dH range: 5 - 12 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Malay Peninsula to Sumatra, Indonesia. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits quiet forest streams with slow-flowing acidic water (Ref. 85309). Feeds on worms and small crustaceans (Ref. 7020). One of the world's smallest cyprinid species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 December 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||