Bengal danio

Devario devario

Ten Centimeters Carp of the Indian Ocean

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South Asia
Small
Tropical 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).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Devario
Maximum length: 10 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh (Ref. 4832 ). Reported from Afghanistan (Ref. 41034 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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