The espei rasbora, or lambchop rasbora (Trigonostigma espei) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Trigonostigma. It is named after the dark band that appears like a lamb chop along its body.[3]

Trigonostigma espei
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Danioninae
Genus: Trigonostigma
Species:
T. espei
Binomial name
Trigonostigma espei
(Meinken, 1967)[2]
Synonyms
  • Rasbora espei Meinken, 1967
Espei rasbora

The species is predominantly found in Thailand and Cambodia, with a population additionally known to occur on the island of Phú Quốc in Vietnam.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Vidthayanon, C. (2012). "Trigonostigma espei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T188094A1853376. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T188094A1853376.en. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Trigonostigma espei". FishBase.
  3. ^ a b "Trigonostigma espei – Lambchop Rasbora — Seriously Fish". Retrieved 2023-01-02.