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Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)
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Cyprinidae

Chili Rasbora

Boraras brigittae

A tiny swamp fish of southwest Borneo

  • White
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Southeast Asia
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Boraras brigittae, also known as the chili rasbora or mosquito rasbora, is a very small species of ray-finned fish in the family Danionidae. It is endemic to the swamps of South West Borneo, Indonesia. It is a popular aquarium fish due to its small size and colorful appearance.

Genus
Boraras
Maximum length
3.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Asia: southern Borneo, Indonesia.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient

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