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The Giant danio (Devario aequipinnatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The giant danio is a cyprinid from South Asia, in clear hill streams of India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a streamlined, blue-green body with golden longitudinal stripes and dotted lines. It forms fast, active schools in the upper water layer of flowing streams and feeds on insects, worms and small crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans, popular in the aquarium trade and assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Giant danio?
The Giant danio has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Blue-green with golden stripes; fast shoaling fish of the surface layer
Where does the Giant danio live?
The Giant danio lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. South Asia
How big does the Giant danio get?
The Giant danio grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Giant danio dangerous to humans?
No, the Giant danio is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Giant danio edible?
The Giant danio is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Devario
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