Spotted danio
Kingdom
Phylum
Family
Genus
SPECIES
Danio nigrofasciatus
Length
4
1
cminch
cm inch 

The spotted danio or dwarf danio (Danio nigrofasciatus) is a tropical fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae). Originating in northern Myanmar, this fish is sometimes found in community tanks by fish-keeping hobbyists. It grows to a maximum length of 1.5 inches (3.7 cm).

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In the wild, the spotted danio is found in rivers in a tropical climate and prefers water with a pH of 6.5 – 7.0 and a hardness of 5.0 – 12.0 dGH, and an ideal temperature range of 75–82 °F (24–28 °C). The spotted danio is oviparous (an egg layer).

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Climate zones

References

1. Spotted danio Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_danio
2. Spotted danio on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/180823/1666496

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