Rasbora tawarensis

Rasbora tawarensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Danioninae
Genus: Rasbora
Species:
R. tawarensis
Binomial name
Rasbora tawarensis
Lake Laut Tawar
Lake Laut Tawar
Takengon, Central Aceh Tengah Regency

Rasbora tawarensis, locally known as depik, is a critically endangered species of cyprinid fish. It is endemic to Lake Laut Tawar in Indonesia, where its population is rapidly decreasing due to ecological disturbances, global warming, introduced species, unlawful fishing practices, and pollution.

  1. ^ Lumbantobing, D. (2019). "Rasbora tawarensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T19316A2204120. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T19316A2204120.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.