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Name
Scientific name
Danio kyathit
Described by
Authority Fang, Year 1998
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Orange-Finned Danio
Photograph credits
All 12 credited
Summary
The orange-finned danio, Danio kyathit, is a small cyprinid from the upper Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River drainage in northern Myanmar. Its b…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
45mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 16–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
1–5dGH
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, Chindwin
Writing
Etymology
Danio: from Dhani, a Bengalese vernacular term for small, minnow-like cyprinids. kyathit: the Burmese word for 'leopard', given in reference to the species' co…
Distribution
The type series was collected close to the city of Myitkyina, Kachin State, northern Myanmar from upper sections of three tributaries of the Irrawaddy/Ayeyarwa…
Habitat
The type locality is a small stream with dense marginal bamboo growth providing a lot of shade. The water was flowing quite quickly and was clear but slightly …
Aquarium size
An active species best kept in a tank with base measurements of at least 90 ∗ 30 cm.
Maintenance
Looks particularly effective in a heavily-planted arrangement with a darker substrate, and may appear paler in sparsely-decorated set-ups. We suggest maintaini…
Water conditions
Temperature: In Kachin the air temperature varies between 80°F/26.6°C in summer and 60°F/15.5°C in winter. Under aquarium conditions it seems most comfortable …
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 very peaceful indeed making it an ideal resident of the well-furnished community tank. Since it places no special demands in terms of water che…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are usually rounder-bellied, slightly less colourful and a little larger than males. The differences are especially clear when the fish…
Reproduction
Like most small cyprinids this species is an egg-scattering spawner that exhibits no parental care. That is to say when the fish are in good condition they wil…
Notes
According to current thinking D. kyathit has variable body patterning, with the lateral stripes completely solid in some specimens and either wavy or broken in…
References
References
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