Pygmy Rasbora (Boraras maculatus)
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| One out of several Pygmy Rasboras found at the end of a small and shallow freshwater stream. |
Family: Danionidae
Species Name: Boraras maculatus
Common Name: Pygmy Rasbora, Malayan Pygmy Rasbora, Dwarf Rasbora
Presence in Singapore: Native
Habitat: Freshwater forest streams
Conservation Status: Endangered (Red Data Book 3)
A popular nano rasbora in the aquarium trade alongside the Mosquito Rasbora (Boraras brigittae). This is the only native species under the genus Boraras in Singapore and is also one of our smallest freshwater fishes as it reaches a max length of 2.5cm. It inhabits shallow, vegetated and acidic freshwater streams (typical of freshwater swamp forests) where it seeks shelter among the botanicals and plant present. It is relatively rare in Singapore compared to the other native rasboras. It feeds on tiny invertebrates in the water column and substrate.
Common Name: Pygmy Rasbora, Malayan Pygmy Rasbora, Dwarf Rasbora
Presence in Singapore: Native
Habitat: Freshwater forest streams
Conservation Status: Endangered (Red Data Book 3)
A popular nano rasbora in the aquarium trade alongside the Mosquito Rasbora (Boraras brigittae). This is the only native species under the genus Boraras in Singapore and is also one of our smallest freshwater fishes as it reaches a max length of 2.5cm. It inhabits shallow, vegetated and acidic freshwater streams (typical of freshwater swamp forests) where it seeks shelter among the botanicals and plant present. It is relatively rare in Singapore compared to the other native rasboras. It feeds on tiny invertebrates in the water column and substrate.
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| Dorsal view of a Pygmy Rasbora found in the same habitat as the first figure. |
- Lim, K.P. and Ng, K.L. 1990. A Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Singapore. Singapore Science Centre.
- National Parks Board (NParks). Freshwater Fishes. Retrieved from https://www.nparks.gov.sg/nature/species-list/freshwater-fishes.
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