Danio dangila
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| Moustached danio | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Danio |
| Species: | D. dangila |
| Binomial name | |
| Danio dangila (F. Hamilton, 1822) | |
Danio dangila, the moustached danio, is a fish, and is the largest of the true Danio species at up to six inches long. Its name is from its particularly long barbels. It is sometimes kept in aquariums.
Details
- Maximum length: 6 inches 15 cm
- Colors: Brown, red, pink
- Temperature preference: 20-25°C
- pH preference: 6 to 7
- Hardness preference: Soft to medium
- Salinity preference: Low to medium
- Compatibility: Good but fast like most danios, a large fish requiring plenty of space
- Lifespan: Typically three to five years
- Ease of keeping: Moderate
- Ease of breeding: Moderate to hard
Former names and synonyms
- Cyprinus dangila
- Danio deyi
- Perilampus reticulatus
- Danio feegradei was originally deemed a synonym, but has now been valid for many years.
- Danio meghalayensis was deemed a synonym, but is now understood to be valid.
See also
References
- "Danio dangila". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 19 March 2006.
- Danio dangila on FishBase
External links
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