Where Does Harlequin Rasbora Live?

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

Where to find Harlequin Rasbora

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, slow-moving waters, often less than 1 meter deep.

Environment

Blackwater streams, peat swamps, and forest streams with dense vegetation, submerged roots, and leaf litter. The water is typically soft, acidic, and stained brown by tannins.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and parts of Sumatra and Borneo (Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia). There are also reports from southern Thailand.

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