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Scissortail Rasbora
About Scissortail Rasbora
Rasbora trilineata is a transparent fish that grows elongated. It is popularly known as Scissortail Rasbora and Black Scissortail. This type of fish is still included in the Cyprinidae family and is native to Bangladesh, Thailand, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan. This freshwater fish can eat live food, flakes, pellets, and dried and frozen food.
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Common Name
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Black scissortail, Scissorfish, Scissortail shark, Spot-tail rasbora, Three-lined rasbora, Sakshalerasbora (Danish)
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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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Rasbora trilineata
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Species
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Rasbora trilineata
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Genus
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Rasbora
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SubFamily
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Amphiprioninae
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Family
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Cyprinidae
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SuperFamily
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Cyprinoidea
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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 Scissortail Rasbora |
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Color
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Black
Silver
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Transparent
Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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All Levels |
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Min Height
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3.5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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6 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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Ultraviolet 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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73°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
Plant Substrate
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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 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Scissortail 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 Scissortail Rasbora. |
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Lifespan
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5 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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Freshwater
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Country
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Bangladesh
India
Myanmar
Pakistan
Thailand
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