Spotted danio
The spotted danio or dwarf danio (Danio nigrofasciatus) is a tropical fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae). 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 inches (3.7 cm).
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Subfamily: | Danioninae |
| Genus: | Danio |
| Species: | D. nigrofasciatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Danio nigrofasciatus (F. Day, 1870) | |
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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
- Vidthayanon, C. (2012). "Danio nigrofasciatus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2012: e.T180823A1666496. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T180823A1666496.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2004). "Danio nigrofasciatus" in FishBase. April 2004 version.
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