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Harlequin Rasbora
About Harlequin Rasbora
The Harlequin rasbora is a well-known fish species that has existed since the 1900s. It is the most famous and widely kept rasbora species. This beautifully colored fish has black triangular markings starting under the dorsal fin and extending to the tail. It also has relatively large, round eyes and a pointed head.
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Common Name
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Red rasbora, Red razor, Copper harlequin
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Trigonostigma heteromorpha
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Species
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Trigonostigma heteromorpha
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Genus
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Trigonostigma
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SubFamily
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Macropodusinae
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Family
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Cyprinidae
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SuperFamily
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Cyprinioidea
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SubOrder
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Cyprinoidei
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Order
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Cypriniformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Harlequin Rasbora |
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Color
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Orange
Black
Pink
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Transparent
Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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1.8 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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2 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 82°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
Dark Substrate
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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6.0 to 7.8 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Harlequin Rasbora including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Harlequin Rasbora. |
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Lifespan
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8 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Swamps
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Country
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Malaysia
Singapore
Thailand
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