The barred danio (Devario pathirana) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Danionidae. Originating in Sri Lanka, this fish grows to a maximum length of 2 inches (5.1 cm).

In the wild, the barred danio is understood to be critically endangered, but is freely available from captive-bred stock. Typically, the fish prefer water with a 6.0-8.0 pH, a water hardness of 5.0-19.0 dGH, and an ideal temperature range of 69–79 °F (21–26 °C). Its diet consists of annelid worms, small crustaceans, and insects. The barred danio is oviparous (an egg layer), and is found mostly in the Nilwala River basin.[2]

References

  1. ^ Devi, R. & Boguskaya, N. (2009). "Devario pathirana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T6252A12592248. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T6252A12592248.en. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Devario pathirana, Barred danio : Aquaculture, aquarium".


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