Rasbora kottelati Lim, 1995

Family:  Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Rasborinae
Max. size:  6.97 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: northwestern Borneo ( Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 29-31. Distinguished from all other Rasbora species by its distinctive markings and coloration. It differs from its closest congener, Rasbora kalochroma in having a vertically oval dark blotch (versus absence of such a blotch) at the caudal base and lacking (vs. having) a well-defined blackish band across the middle of the caudal fin (Re. 13217).
Biology:  Occurs in lowland streams and swamps, with tannin-stained, brownish to black, acidic freshwater of pH 4.1- 6.1.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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