Boraras brigittae is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Boraras, also known as chili rasboras or mosquito rasboras, are a very small species of fishes native to the swamps of South West Borneo, Indonesia.
Boraras brigittae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Genus: | Boraras |
Species: | B. brigittae
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Binomial name | |
Boraras brigittae (Vogt, 1978)[1]
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It is found natively in blackwater streams of Southeast Asia, particularly the peat swamp forests of Borneo, and seems to be adapted to poor water conditions. [2]
The females in this species have rounder bellies and lighter coloring than the males. The males are smaller and more brightly colored. Their sizes range between 10 and 20mm. [3]
Boraras brigattae feed on small invertebrates. They also consume plant matter.[4]
These fishes prefer an aquarium setting that is similar to their natural habitat and can live up to 8 years if properly cared for. They may be fed pellets, frozen food, flakes, young brine shrimp and worms. [5]