Danio dangila
| Moustached danio | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Danio |
| Species: | D. dangila |
| Binomial name | |
| Danio dangila (F. Hamilton, 1822) | |
Common Name
Olive danio
Habitat
Freshwater
Dispersion
National water resources
Utilization
Fishery: Useless
Danio dangila, the moustached danio, is a fish, and is the largest of the true Danio species at up to (6 in) long. Its name is from its particularly long barbels. It is sometimes kept in aquariums.
Details
Adults individuals can grow up to 15 cm (6 inches) and has a lifespan of 3 to 5 years.[1]
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
- Danios
- Danionins
- Danio annulosus - Another chain danio species.
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