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 to 1.6 inches (3.7 cm to 4 cm).

Spotted danio
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Danioninae
Genus: Danio
Species:
D. nigrofasciatus
Binomial name
Danio nigrofasciatus
(F. Day, 1870)
Synonyms
  • Barilius nigrofasciatus
  • Brachydanio nigrofasciatus
  • Danio analipunctatas

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". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. IUCN: e.T180823A1666496. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T180823A1666496.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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