Bengal danio
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The Bengal Danio or Sind Danio (Devario devario) is a subtropical fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae). Originating in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, this fish is sometimes found in community tanks by fish-keeping hobbyists. It grows to a maximum length of 4.0 inches (10.0 cm).
In the wild, the Bengal Danio is found in rivers, ponds, and fields in a subtropical climate and prefer water with a 6.0 - 8.0 pH, a water hardness of 5.0 - 19.0 dGH, and an ideal temperature range of 59 - 79 °F (15 - 26 °C). Their diet consists of annelid worms, small crustaceans and insects. The Bengal Danio is an egglayer.
Former Names and Synonyms
- Cyprinus devario
- Danio devario
- Perilampus devario
- Perilampus ostreographus
See also
External links
- [Devario devario]
- [Clarke, Matt (2005) - A fishkeeper's guide to danios and devarios.]
- [Devario strigillifer distribution map]
References
- [Danio devario (TSN 163698)]. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on 15 October 2004.
- "[Devario devario]." FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. July 2005 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2005.
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