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 .
In the wild, the Bengal danio is found in rivers, ponds, and fields in a subtropical climate; it prefers water with a pH of 6.0–8.0, a water hardness of 5.0–19.0 dGH, and an ideal temperature range of . Their diets consist of annelid worms, small crustaceans, and insects. The Bengal danio is oviparous.
See also List of freshwater aquarium fish species
References
External links Devario devario Clarke, Matt (2005) – A fishkeeper's guide to danios and devarios Devario devario distribution map