Malabar danio (Devario malabaricus)

Scientific name: Devario malabaricus Jerdon, 1849

The Malabar danio (Devario malabaricus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–25°C (64–77°F). Native range: Asia, west coast of India and Sri Lanka. Has been widely transported around the world through the aquarium fish trade industry.

Malabar danio care at a glance

Temperature: 18–25°C (64–77°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 5

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Species facts

Scientific name: Devario malabaricus
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Common length: 8.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: west coast of India and Sri Lanka. Has been widely transported around the world through the aquarium fish trade industry.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: highly commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm