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Name
Scientific name
Dario kajal
Described by
Authority Britz & Kullander, Year 2013
Family
Badidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
Dario kajal is a tiny badid from the Meghna drainage, described from the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, India, and also found in Bangladesh. I…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
20mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 16–24°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
5–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Aggressive towards its own kind
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bangladesh, India, Meghna, Myntdu
Writing
Etymology
Dario: derived from the specific epithet of the type species, dario, which in turn is from its Bangla name, Darhi. kajal: derived from the Hindi word kajal, me…
Distribution
Type locality is 'India, Meghalaya, Jaintia Hills, Seinphoh stream at Umolong, 7 km from Jowai town, 25°31’36’’N 92°08’27’’E, 1320 m asl', and in India it has …
Habitat
The type locality is a tributary of the Myntdu River which is itself an affluent within the Meghna drainage. The habitat consisted of a small, shallow pool wit…
Aquarium size
A pair or small group with a male and several females can be housed in an aquarium with a base measuring 45 ∗ 30 cm or more.
Maintenance
Best-maintained in a well-structured arrangement with plenty of cover. A soft substrate is preferable although fine-grade gravel is acceptable, while ideal pla…
Water conditions
Temperature: 16 – 24 °C. At higher temperatures the fish apparently lose colour and become susceptible to illness. pH: Prefers neutral conditions with a value …
Diet
Dario species are micropredators feeding on small aquatic crustaceans, worms, insect larvae and other zooplankton. In captivity they should be offered small li…
Behaviour and compatibility
Given its rarity the emphasis should be on captive reproduction and we strongly recommend maintaining it alone. It's not a gregarious fish as such and rival ma…
Sexual dimorphism
Males develop more-extended pelvic, dorsal and anal fins than females as they mature. In addition females are smaller, have duller colour pattern and a noticea…
Reproduction
Likely comparable to other members of the genus which are substrate-spawners forming temporary pair bonds. Other fishes are best omitted if you want to raise g…
Notes
This species was referred to as Dario sp. ‘Jaintia Hills’ or D. sp. ‘Bangladesh’ prior to its description. It can be told apart from its congeners D. dario, D.…
References
References
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