Danio rerio var frankei

Quick Facts

Scientific Name : Danio rerio var frankei

Common Name : Zebra Danio / Leopard Danio

Description

2inches in size. The fish presents five uniformly, pigmented, horizontal stripes on the side of the body, all covering onto the end of caudal fin rays. Anal fin is individually striped and lateral line is absent. (FishKeeping World, 2021) Danio rerio lives natural habitats in freshwater benthopelagic surroundings and spread in Asia, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Myanmar (Riel and Baensch, 1991). Adult fish live streams, canals, ditches and ponds.

Varieties

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Details of the varieties

Hardy and social fish In aquarium keeping groups of individuals are kept in an aquarium size minimum of 60 cm (des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen). It breeds through the year. (FishKeeping World, 2021)

Major Coloration

  • Silver/gold Blue stripes Silvery-white coloration also can be seen on female body