Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4
|
Order : Cypriniformes
Family : CYPRINIDAE
Species : Boraras maculatus
Maximum Length : 2.5 cm
The tiny Malayan Pygmy
Rasbora, or Dwarf Rasbora, inhabits shallow, acidic forest streams and
freshwater swamp forest.
The species often occurs in mixed shoals with larger fish species. In the
wild it is easily overlooked due to its small size, but once located its
identity is fairly easily confirmed by the presence of a prominent, circular
dark spot on each flank. The latter feature can help distinguish the species
from the somewhat larger Harlequin Rasbora.
The species occurs in parts of southern Thailand,
Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and parts of the Riau Archipelago (e.g.
Bintan Island). Its status in Sumatra and Borneo appears uncertain.
Fig 1 : Malayan Pygmy Rasbora in freshwater swamp
forest, Singapore.
Fig 2 : Trio of Malayan Pygmy Rasbora next to a
Forest Betta, Singapore.
Fig 3 : Typical habitat of this species - a shallow, acidic stream in
freshwater swamp forest, Singapore.
Fig 4 : A lone Malayan Pygmy Rasbora with an
Einthoven's Rasbora, Singapore.
References : F1
|
