Scissortail Rasbora (Rasbora trilineata)

Also known as Black Scissortail, Scissorfish, Scissortail, Scissor-tailed Rasbora, Threeline Rasbora, Three-lined Rasbora

Description

Also known as Black Scissortail, Scissorfish, Scissortail, Scissor-tailed Rasbora, Threeline Rasbora, Three-lined Rasbora.

Found close to the surface, in open areas of slow flowing waters, over canals, ditches, forests, lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams.
They feed on crustaceans, insects and worms.
Length - 13cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Asia

Very common in the aquarium trade.
Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/4771

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