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Name
Scientific name
Danio flagrans
Described by
Authority Kullander, Year 2012
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Northern Glowlight Danio
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The northern glowlight danio, Danio flagrans, is a small cyprinid known only from a handful of streams near Putao in far northern Myanmar. …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
35mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 80 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 16–24°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
2–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Myanmar, Ayeyarwady, Mali Hka
Writing
Etymology
Danio: from Dhani, a Bengalese vernacular term for small, minnow-like cyprinids. flagrans: a Latin participial adjective meaning flaming, blazing, burning, glo…
Distribution
Known only from a handful of streams in the upper Mali Hka river drainage, Ayeyarwaddy River system, near Putao township in the far north of Kachin state, nort…
Habitat
Apparently displays a preference for small hill streams with substrates of gravel and variably-sized rocks. Images we've seen of habitats in Putao depict a nar…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 80 ∗ 30 cm or larger are required for this active species.
Maintenance
Looks particularly effective in a heavily-planted arrangement with a darkish substrate, and can appear a little washed out in sparsely-decorated set-ups. We su…
Water conditions
Not written yet
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
Generally very peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-furnished community tank. Since it places no special demands in terms of water chemistry it can…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are usually rounder-bellied, less colourful and a little larger than males. Nuptial males are likely to intensify in colour.
Reproduction
Unconfirmed but should be similar to related species. Here follow recommendations for D. choprae: Like many small cyprinids this species is an egg-scattering s…
Notes
This species has been available in the aquarium hobby in limited numbers and also traded as 'Danio sp. Putao', 'D. putaoensis' or 'D. cf. choprae'. It looks ve…
References
References
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