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Boraras brigittae
About Boraras brigittae
Boraras brigittae, or Chili rasbora, is a fish from Borneo, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. This type of fish is shy and peaceful and is kept in groups of 10. Fortunately, this little fish is not picky about food. Meanwhile, males and females can be distinguished through their body shapes, with males having more minor and slim bodies than females.
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Common Name
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Chili rasbora, Mosquito 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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Boraras brigittae
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Species
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Boraras brigittae
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Genus
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Boraras
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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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Rasborinae
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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 Boraras brigittae |
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Color
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Orange
Black
Red
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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All Levels |
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Min Height
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0.7 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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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 82°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Minimum Tank Size
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5 gallons |
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pH
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4.0 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Boraras brigittae 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 Boraras brigittae. |
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Lifespan
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8 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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Indonesia
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