Rasbora patrickyapi
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Rasbora patrickyapi is a species of cyprinid fish. It is endemic to Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. It inhabits peat swamps and blackwater streams. It grows to standard length. A common name already seeing some use is "Patrick's Rasbora". To quote Dr. Tan: Named for Patrick Yap Boon Hiang, a long-time supporter of the museum and freshwater fish enthusiast and exporter, who has generously donated much fish material for the author's research.
Rasbora patrickyapi is a species of cyprinid fish. It is endemic to Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. It inhabits peat swamps and blackwater streams. It grows to standard length. A common name already seeing some use is "Patrick's Rasbora". To quote Dr. Tan: Named for Patrick Yap Boon Hiang, a long-time supporter of the museum and freshwater fish enthusiast and exporter, who has generously donated much fish material for the author's research.
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