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Rasboroides vaterifloris

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Higher classification
  
Rasbora

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Chordata

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Scientific name
  
Rasbora vaterifloris

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Rasbora, Cyprinidae, Dawkinsia arulius, Puntius amphibius, Redstripe rasbora

Rasboroides vaterifloris, known as the pearly rasbora, vateria flower rasbora or fire rasbora, is a species of freshwater cyprinid fish endemic to Sri Lanka. It can be found in the cool, shallow waters of shaded, slow-flowing clear streams with a silt substrate. It also prefers areas with plentiful leaf debris. Its diet consists of detritus and terrestrial insects. This species can reach a length of 4 centimetres (1.6 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

R. vaterifloris was formerly believed to be the only species in the genus and found in several river basins. A study in 2013 found that it was restricted to the Kalu River basin, with related species inhabiting other basins.

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Rasboroides vaterifloris Rasboroides vaterifloris BLUE alias Ceylonese Fire Barb Vateria

References

Rasboroides vaterifloris Wikipedia


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