Rasbora ornata

Rasbora ornata

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South Asia
Tropical fish

Rasbora ornata is a species of cyprinid fish endemic to Manipur in India where it occurs in two rivers, the Chatrickong River and Lokchao River, both tributaries of the Yu River. It is threatened by habitat destruction and is traded for the aquarium hobby.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Rasbora
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: India.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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