Lambchop Rasbora (Trigonostigma espei)

Also known as Espe's Rasbora, False Harlequin, False Harlequin Rasbora, Harlequin Rasbora, Lamp Chop Harlequin, Narrow Wedge Harlequin, Rasbora Espei, Slim Harlequin Rasbora

Description

Also known as Espe's Rasbora, False Harlequin, False Harlequin Rasbora, Harlequin Rasbora, Lamp Chop Harlequin, Narrow Wedge Harlequin, Rasbora Espei, Slim Harlequin Rasbora.

Found in schools, in areas of well vegetated with submerged aquatic plants, over ponds, pools, marshes and swamps.
They feed on crustaceans, small insects, worms and zooplankton.
Length - 2.5cm
Depth - ?m
Asia - Cambodia, Thailand

Very common in the aquarium trade.
Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/27073

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