Clown rasbora
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Danionidae |
| Genus: | Rasbora |
| Species: | R. kalochroma
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| Rasbora kalochroma | |
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The clown rasbora (Rasbora kalochroma) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish native ti and commonly found in black water rivers of Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and Sumatra. It is in the type of species of the genus Rasbora, from the family Danionin, in the order Cypriniformes.
Clown rasbora can grow up to 4 in (10 cm) long. While coloring within populations may vary, they typically have a pinkish-red body with two dark spots located on the flank, one behind the gill and the other in the midsection of the flank. Some will have small dark spots in between connect the large dark markings. The women are noticeably larger than the men with rounder bellies., while the men are slimmer and exhibit more vibrant colors. To foster natural behavior, clown rasbora should be kept in groups or 8 to 10 fish. This makes them ideal candidates for community aquariums. To ensure peak physical health, these omnivores should be fed daily incorporating portions of live and frozen food, such as daphnia, bloodworms, and artemia, along with high-quality granules and flakes.
References
[edit]- ^ Ahmad, A.B. (2020). "Rasbora kalochroma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T89821190A89821258. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T89821190A89821258.en. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Rasbora kalochroma". FishBase.