Rasbora kottelati Lim 1995

Distinguished from all other Rasbora species by its distinctive markings and coloration. It differs from its closest congener, Rasbora kalochroma in having a vertically oval dark blotch (versus absence of such a blotch) at the caudal base and lacking (vs. having) a well-defined blackish band across the middle of the caudal fin (Re. 13217).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analsoft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 29 - 31

Occurs in lowland streams and swamps, with tannin-stained, brownish to black, acidic freshwater of pH 4.1- 6.1.

Rasbora kottelati is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Rasbora. It is found in northwestern Borneo.