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Name

Scientific name

Danio aesculapii

Described by

Authority Kullander & Fang, Year 2009

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Panther Danio

Photograph credits

All 3 credited

Summary

The panther danio, Danio aesculapii, is a small cyprinid endemic to the Rakhine Yoma (Arakan mountains) of western Myanmar. It continues to…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

30mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 22–27°C, pH 6.9–7.1

Hardness

1–5dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Myanmar, Kamyit Chaung, Kananmae Chaung, Kyeintali Chaung, Nan Chaung

Writing

Etymology

Danio: from Dhani, a Bengalese vernacular term for small, minnow-like cyprinids. aesculapii: genitive of Aesculapius (Latin form of Asklepios, Ἀσκληπιός), Anci…

Distribution

Endemic to the Rakhine Yoma/Arakan mountains in Rakhine state, western Myanmar; this range forms a natural barrier which cuts the state off from the remainder …

Habitat

The type locality is a shallow (~30 cm deep) section of the stream running close to the village of Leldee through what is described as "low forest" by the auth…

Aquarium size

A group will need an aquarium with base dimensions measuring upwards of 60 ∗ 30 cm.

Maintenance

This species looks particularly effective in a heavily-planted arrangement with a darkish substrate, and can appear a little washed out in sparsely-decorated s…

Water conditions

Temperature: Water temperatures in its native streams have been recorded between 22 – 27 °C during warmer months of the year. Presumably consitions are cooler …

Diet

Almost certain to prey chiefly on insects and their larvae in nature. In the aquarium it's a largely unfussy feeder and will accept most foods. A good quality …

Behaviour and compatibility

This species is generally peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-furnished community aquarium. As it places no special demands in terms of water chem…

This species is generally peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-furnished community aquarium.

As it places no special demands in terms of water chemistry it can be combined with many of the most popular fish in the hobby including other small cyprinids as well as tetras, livebearers, rainbowfishes, anabantoids, catfishes and loaches, though as always when selecting a compatible community of fish proper research is essential and its adult size must be taken into account.

A set-up based around fish from the western Rakhine Yoma will be more difficult to achieve as most are unavailable in the aquatic trade. There remain a few potential options though, some of which are listed in the 'Habitat' section above.

It's a schooling species by nature and really should be kept in a group of at least 8-10 specimens.

Maintaining it in decent numbers will not only make the fish less nervous but result in a more effective, natural-looking display while males will also exhibit their best colours as they compete with one other for female attention.

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Sexual dimorphism

Sexually mature females are usually rounder-bellied and a little larger than males. The differences are especially clear when the fish are in spawning conditio…

Reproduction

Like many small cyprinids this species is an egg-scattering spawner that exhibits no parental care. When the fish are in good condition they will spawn often a…

Notes

Despite its official description this species continues to be traded under various names including 'Danio sp. pantheri', 'D. sp. hieroglyph' and 'D. sp. TW03'.…

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Summary

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

Aquarium size

Water

Water conditions

Hardness

Conductivity

Behaviour

Temperament

Social needs

Community suitability

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Writing

Etymology

Distribution

Habitat

Aquarium size

Maintenance

Water conditions

Diet

Behaviour and compatibility

Sexual dimorphism

Reproduction

Notes

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