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Green neon rasbora

Microdevario kubotai
Family: Cyprinidae

The Green neon rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 2 cm.

Length
1.9 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Range
Asia: Thailand

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Description

The green neon rasbora is a tiny cyprinid (Danionidae) from fast-flowing streams of Myanmar and Thailand in Southeast Asia. The species grows to only about 2 cm and has a slender body with a conspicuous green-yellow, neon-like sheen. As a schooling fish it swims in clear, oxygen-rich water among water plants and eats minute zooplankton and larvae. The fish is harmless to humans and is popular in the aquarium trade.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Green neon rasbora?

The Green neon rasbora has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly green.

Where does the Green neon rasbora live?

The Green neon rasbora lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Asia: Thailand

How big does the Green neon rasbora get?

The Green neon rasbora grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.

Is the Green neon rasbora dangerous to humans?

No, the Green neon rasbora is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

More photos

Green neon rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) — Cyprinidae — 2
Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology (CC BY-NC 4.0) via GBIF — UF
Green neon rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) — Cyprinidae — 3
iNaturalist ((c) muangpaisuetrong, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Green neon rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) — Cyprinidae — 4
iNaturalist ((c) สุเมธ ทองด้วง, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Green neon rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) — Cyprinidae — 5
iNaturalist ((c) muangpaisuetrong, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
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All data

Identification

English name
Green neon rasbora sourced
Scientific name
Microdevario kubotai
Family
Cyprinidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
1.9 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Green sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Natural range
Asia: Thailand sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Invertebrates, algae and detritus inferred
Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Small in size and barely an angling target; mostly caught incidentally or as baitfish. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Microdevario

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