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Redtail botia (Yasuhikotakia modesta)
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Redtail botia (Yasuhikotakia modesta) specimen
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Botiidae

Redtail botia

Yasuhikotakia modesta

Migrating seasonally and active nightly

  • Orange
  • Red
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Asia (unspecified)
  • Fusiform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Redtail botia is a migratory fish found around Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 25 cm.

Family
Botiidae
Maximum length
25 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins (Ref. 12693 ), and Mae Khlong basin (Ref. 12041 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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