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Danio rerio (Hamilton, 1822)

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Danio rerio (Hamilton, 1822)
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🗒 Synonyms
synonymBarilius rerio (Hamilton, 1822)
synonymBrachydanio frankei Meinken, 1963
synonymBrachydanio rerio (Hamilton, 1822)
synonymCyprinus chapalio Hamilton, 1822
synonymCyprinus rerio Hamilton, 1822
synonymDanio frankei (Meinken, 1963)
synonymDanio lineatus Day, 1868
synonymNuria rerio (Hamilton, 1822)
synonymPerilampus striatus McClelland, 1839
🗒 Common Names
Assamese
  • Laupati
English
  • Zebra Danio
  • Zebrafish
Hin
  • Anju
  • अंजु
Hindi
  • Anju
  • अंजु
Kannada
  • Patte-meenu
Khasi
  • Lauputi
Marathi
  • Balooki
  • Pidtuli
Nepali
  • ज़ीबरा माछा
Oriya
  • Poncha Geraldi
Tamil
  • Aratti
  • Sellai Palava
Telugu
  • Chintaku Parega
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Brief
Freshwater, Ornamental, Threatened
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
Contributors 
Thomas Vattakaven
Status UNDER_CREATION
Licenses CC_BY_NC
References 
    Diagnostic Keys
    Vertebrae: 31 - 32
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. FaNg, F. 1998 Danio kyathit, a new species of cyprinid species from Myitkyina, northern Myanmar. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwat. 8(3):273-280.
    Description
    Five uniformly, pigmented, horizontal stripes on the side of the body, all extending onto the end of caudal fin rays. Anal fin distinctively striped. Lateral line absent. Rostral barbels extend to anterior margin of orbit; maxillary barbels end at about middle of opercle. Branched anal fin rays 10-12. Vertebrae 31-32.
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Fang, F. 1998 Danio kyathit, a new species of cyprinid species from Myitkyina, northern Myanmar. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwat. 8(3):273-280.
    No Data
    📚 Natural History
    Life Cycle
    Breed all year round . From Johnson (1932), "quot;a female never extrudes eggs during active courtship until the genital organ comes in contact with that of the male, whereupon a small stream of eggs is ejected"quot; . Violent dashing and chasing characterise courtship finally culminating in eggs being shed a few at a time, settling freely without adhering to the bottom surface .
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch 1991 Aquarien Atlas. Band. 1. Melle: Mergus, Verlag fur Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 992 p.
    Size
    Max Length

    3 SL (unsexed) 

    Size

    3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed; )

    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Menon, A.G.K. 1999 Check list - fresh water fishes of India. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, Misc. Publ., Occas. Pap. No. 175, 366 p.
    Trophic Strategy
    Inhabits streams, canals, ditches, ponds and beels . Occurs in slow-moving to stagnant standing water bodies, particularly rice-fields . Water highly transparent . Feeds on worms and small crustaceans ; also on insect larvae and can be used for mosquito control (Ref 6351).
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p.
    Diseases
    Bacterial Infections (general). Bacterial ; Ichthyobodo Infection. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ; Plistophora Disease in neon fish. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ;
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Bassleer, G. 2003 The new ilustrated guide to fish in ornamental tropical and pond fish. Bassleer Biofish, Stationstraat 130, 2235 Westmeerbeek, Belgium, 1st Edition, 232p. $
    2. Bassleer, G. 1997 Color guide of tropical fish : on freshwater fish. Bassleer Biofish, Westmeerbeek, Belgium. 272 p. $
    No Data
    📚 Habitat and Distribution
    General Habitat

    Habitat

    Freshwater
    Freshwater
    Slow moving lotic system, wetlands and rice field
    Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
    Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY
    References 
      Habitat benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19
      Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
      Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
      Contributors 
      Status UNDER_CREATION
      Licenses CC_BY_NC
      References 
        Description
        Global Distribution

        Bangladesh, Nepal,india

        Local Distribution

        North East region, eastern parts from West Bengal, Ganga Basin, Krishna River system), Assam (Brahmaputra drainage

        Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
        Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
        Contributors 
        Status UNDER_CREATION
        Licenses CC_BY
        References 
          Remark

          Occurs throughout India

          Occurrence

          native 

          Distribution

          Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar . Reported from Bhutan . Appearance in Colombian waters presumably by escape from an aquarium fish rearing facility .

          Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
          Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
          Contributors 
          Status UNDER_CREATION
          Licenses CC_BY_NC
          References 
          1. Menon, A.G.K. 1999 Check list - fresh water fishes of India. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, Misc. Publ., Occas. Pap. No. 175, 366 p.
          No Data
          📚 Occurrence
          No Data
          📚 Demography and Conservation
          Conservation Status

          IUCN Red List Category

          Least Concern
          Least Concern
          IUCN Redlist Category: Least Concern
          Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
          Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
          Contributors 
          Status UNDER_CREATION
          Licenses CC_BY
          References 
            Not Evaluated IUCN 2006
            Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
            Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
            Contributors 
            Status UNDER_CREATION
            Licenses CC_BY_NC
            References 
            1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
            No Data
            📚 Uses and Management
            Uses
            fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: highly commercial
            Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
            Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4653, version (12/2013).
            Contributors 
            Status UNDER_CREATION
            Licenses CC_BY_NC
            References 
            1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p. Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch 1991 Aquarien Atlas. Band. 1. Melle: Mergus, Verlag fur Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 992 p.
            No Data
            📚 Information Listing
            References
            Overview > Diagnostic > Diagnostic Keys
            1. FaNg, F. 1998 Danio kyathit, a new species of cyprinid species from Myitkyina, northern Myanmar. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwat. 8(3):273-280.
            Overview > Diagnostic > Description
            1. Fang, F. 1998 Danio kyathit, a new species of cyprinid species from Myitkyina, northern Myanmar. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwat. 8(3):273-280.
            Natural History > Life Cycle
            1. Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch 1991 Aquarien Atlas. Band. 1. Melle: Mergus, Verlag fur Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 992 p.
            Natural History > Size
            1. Menon, A.G.K. 1999 Check list - fresh water fishes of India. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, Misc. Publ., Occas. Pap. No. 175, 366 p.
            Natural History > Trophic Strategy
            1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p.
            Natural History > Diseases
            1. Bassleer, G. 2003 The new ilustrated guide to fish in ornamental tropical and pond fish. Bassleer Biofish, Stationstraat 130, 2235 Westmeerbeek, Belgium, 1st Edition, 232p. $
            2. Bassleer, G. 1997 Color guide of tropical fish : on freshwater fish. Bassleer Biofish, Westmeerbeek, Belgium. 272 p. $
            Habitat and Distribution > Distribution > Description
            1. Menon, A.G.K. 1999 Check list - fresh water fishes of India. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, Misc. Publ., Occas. Pap. No. 175, 366 p.
            Demography and Conservation > Conservation Status
            1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
            Uses and Management > Uses
            1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p. Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch 1991 Aquarien Atlas. Band. 1. Melle: Mergus, Verlag fur Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 992 p.

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            📚 Meta data
            No Data
            🐾 Taxonomy
            RootRoot
            KingdomAnimalia
            PhylumChordata
            ClassActinopterygii
            OrderCypriniformes
            FamilyCyprinidae
            GenusDanio
            SpeciesDanio rerio (Hamilton 1822)
            📊 Temporal Distribution
            📷 Related Observations
            👥 Groups
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