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Redtail botia (Yasuhikotakia modesta)
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Botiidae

Redtail botia

Yasuhikotakia modesta

Migrating seasonally and active nightly

  • Orange
  • Red
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Asia (unspecified)
  • Fusiform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Redtail botia is a migratory fish found around Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 25 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family
Botiidae
Genus
Yasuhikotakia
Water type
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
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