Dwarf danio (Danio nigrofasciatus)

Scientific name: Danio nigrofasciatus Day, 1870

The Dwarf danio (Danio nigrofasciatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Asia, northern Myanmar.

Dwarf danio care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Danio nigrofasciatus
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.7
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: northern Myanmar.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)