Rasbora naggsi
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| Rasbora naggsi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Danionidae |
| Subfamily: | Rasborinae |
| Genus: | Rasbora |
| Species: | R. naggsi |
| Binomial name | |
| Rasbora naggsi | |
Rasbora naggsi, also known as Naggsi rasbora or Naggsi's striped rasbora, is a minnow endemic to Sri Lanka.[1][3] The fish was discovered from a stream running across the Sabaragamuwa Campus in Belihul-Oya, Sri Lanka.[2]
This species is named after the malacologist Fred Naggs.[2][4][a]
Description
Rasbora naggsi can grow to 7.7 cm (3.0 in) standard length.[3]
Habitat
Rasbora naggsi occurs in fast-flowing, shaded streams with boulders and sandy substratum.[1]