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Spotted danio

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Spotted danio
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Danionidae
Subfamily: Danioninae
Genus: Danio
Species:
D. nigrofasciatus
Binomial name
Danio nigrofasciatus
(F. Day, 1870)
Synonyms[2]
  • Barilius nigrofasciatus Day, 1870
  • Brachydanio nigrofasciatus (Day 1870)
  • Danio analipunctatus Boulenger, 1911

The spotted danio or dwarf danio (Danio nigrofasciatus) is a tropical is a small freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Danionidae. Originating in northern Myanmar, this fish is sometimes found in community tanks by fish-keeping hobbyists. It grows to a maximum length of 1.5 in (38 mm) to 1.6 in (41 mm).

In the wild, the spotted danio is found in rivers in a tropical climate and prefers water with a pH of 6.5 – 7.0 and a hardness of 5.0 – 12.0 dGH, and an ideal temperature range of 75–82 °F (24–28 °C). The spotted danio is oviparous (an egg layer).

References

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  1. ^ Vidthayanon, C. (2012). "Danio nigrofasciatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T180823A1666496. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T180823A1666496.en. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  2. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Danio". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
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