Boraras brigittae is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Boraras, also known as chili rasbora or mosquito rasbora> this species is very and is endemic to the swamps of South West Borneo, Indonesia.[3]
Etymology
The fish is named in honor of Dieter Vogt's wife, Brigitte.[4]
The chili rasbora is found in blackwater streams of the peat swamp forests of Borneo, and seems to be adapted to poor water conditions. [5]
B. brigittae
Anatomy and appearance
The females in this species have rounder bellies and lighter coloring than the males. The males are smaller and more brightly colored. Their sizes range between 10 and 20mm,[6] although the maximum published total length is 3.1 cm (1.2 in).[7]
Chili rasboras feed on small invertebrates. They also consume plant matter.[8]
In the aquarium
These fishes prefer an aquarium setting that is similar to their natural habitat and can live up to 8 years if properly cared for. They may be fed pellets, frozen food, flakes, young brine shrimp and worms. [9]
^Kottelat, M., A.J. Whitten, S.N. Kartikasari and S. Wirjoatmodjo, 1993. Freshwater fishes of Western Indonesia and Sulawesi. Periplus Editions, Hong Kong. 221 p.
^Christopher Scharpf & Kenneth J. Lazara (22 September 2018). "Family DANIONIDAE: Bleeker 1863 (Danios)". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
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