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Lambchop Rasbora
About Lambchop Rasbora
Lambchop Rasbora is a type of fish native to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Its body is contrasting and attractively colored. These small fish are easily stressed when kept individually, so they must live in groups of 5 to 6 fish in a group. This beautiful fish is also an active and agile swimmer.
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Common Name
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Porkchop rasbora, False harlequin rasbora, Espei rasbora
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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 espei
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Species
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Trigonostigma espei
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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 Lambchop Rasbora |
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Color
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Orange
Red
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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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1.57 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
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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72°F to 79°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Dark Substrate
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Water Hardness
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Slightly Hard
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 7.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Lambchop 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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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
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 Lambchop 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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Cambodia
Thailand
Viet Nam
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