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Danio dangila

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Cypriniformes

Genus
  
Danio

Higher classification
  
Slender danios

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Cyprinidae

Scientific name
  
Danio dangila

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Slender danios, Cyprinidae, Rose danio, Cypriniformes, Spotted danio

Danio dangila


Danio dangila, the moustached danio, is a freshwater 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.

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Adults individuals can grow up to 15 cm (6 inches) and has a lifespan of 3 to 5 years.

Former names and synonyms

Danio dangila Danio dangila Moustached Danio Danio meghalayensis Danio deyi

  • 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.

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    References

    Danio dangila Wikipedia
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