Rasbora philippina Günther, 1880
Mindanao rasbora
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 Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Danioninae
 Max. size:  6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  Asia: Mindanao, Philippines.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Preserved color dark dorsally, fading to yellowish white on throat and belly; scales outlined by broad dark bands or rows of dots; fins colorless or with rays more or less dusky dotted. 12 scales between nape and dorsal. Origin of dorsal nearer caudal than snout. Lateral line complete reaching caudal; 9 scale rows between lateral lines over middle of caudal peduncle. Least depth of caudal peduncle 1.44-1.77 in its length. Maxillary extending to front eye margin.
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 06.03.92
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 15.01.11
 Checked by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 10.08.94

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