Bengal danio
Species of fish
The Bengal danio or Sind danio (Devario devario) is a subtropical fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae). Originating in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, this fish is sometimes kept in community tanks by fish-keeping hobbyists. It grows to a maximum length of 4 in (10 cm).
In the wild, the Bengal danio is found in rivers, ponds, and fields in a subtropical climate; it prefers water with a pH of 6.0-8.0, a water hardness of 5.0-19.0 dGH, and an ideal temperature range of 59-79 °F (15-26 °C). Their diets consist of annelid worms, small crustaceans, and insects. The Bengal danio is oviparous.
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- Devario devario hi res.jpg by Beta Mahatvaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Devario devario, adult male and adult female specimen.tif by Sven O. Kullander, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Michael Norén, Abdur Rob Mollah, CC BY 4.0
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