Barred danio (Devario pathirana)

Scientific name: Devario pathirana Kottelat & Pethiyagoda, 1990

The Barred danio (Devario pathirana) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Asia, Nilwala River basin, Opatha, Sri Lanka.

Barred danio care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

Conspicuous color pattern consisting of some 7-11 irregular, parallel, dark blue vertical bars on the anterior part of the sides and a short longitudinal stripe on caudal peduncle, continued in the median caudal rays.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Devario pathirana
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Nilwala River basin, Opatha, Sri Lanka.
Conservation status (IUCN): Endangered (EN) (B1ab(iii))
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquaculture: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)