Where Does Red Tail Rasbora Live?

Red Tail Rasbora lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Red Tail Rasbora

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderately deep waters, often near the surface or in the middle water column.

Environment

Inhabits slow-moving to still waters of rivers, streams, canals, ditches, and floodplains. Prefers areas with dense aquatic vegetation, submerged roots, and leaf litter, which provide shelter and foraging opportunities. Water is often clear to slightly turbid, with a soft, acidic to neutral pH.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically found in the Mekong River basin (Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam) and the Chao Phraya River basin (Thailand). Its distribution extends into parts of Peninsular Malaysia and potentially Sumatra.

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