Danio dangila
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Danio dangila, the Moustached Danio is a fish, and is the largest of the true Danios at up to 6 inches. It gains its name from its particularly long barbels.

• Maximum length: 6 inches 15 cm
• Colors: Brown, red, pink
• Temperature preference: 20-25 celsius
• pH preference: 6 to 7
• Hardness preference: Soft to medium
• Salinity preference: Low to medium
• Compatibility: Good but fast like most danios, a large fish though, needs plenty of space
• Life span: Typically 3 to 5 years
• Ease of keeping: Moderate
• Ease of breeding: Moderate to hard

Former names and synonyms

• 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

See also

• Danios
• Danionins

References

• Danio dangila (TSN 688971). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 19 March 2006.
• "Danio dangila". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. July 2005 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2005.

External links

• Danio dangila