Chili Rasbora and Similar Species
Boraras brigittae
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Phoenix Rasbora
Boraras merah
Key differences: B. merah typically has a more orange-red coloration and a more rounded, less elongated black spot on its flank. The iridescent blue/green line above the black spot is often more pronounced in B. brigittae.
Strawberry Rasbora
Boraras naevus
Key differences: B. naevus has a more prominent, often tear-drop shaped black spot on its flank, and its overall body coloration tends to be a lighter, more strawberry-red hue compared to the deeper red of B. brigittae. The black spot in B. naevus is typically more centrally located and less elongated.
Least Rasbora
Boraras urophthalmoides
Key differences: B. urophthalmoides generally exhibits a more yellowish-orange body color and a smaller, more oval black spot on its flank, often with a distinct iridescent gold or green line above it. The black spot is typically less elongated than in B. brigittae.
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