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Name
Scientific name
Devario neilgherriensis
Described by
Authority Day, Year 1867, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Peninsular 'Danio'
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
The peninsular 'danio', Devario neilgherriensis, appears endemic to tributaries of the Bhavani river system in the Nilgiri Hills, southern …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 16–24°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
India, Bhavani, Pykara
Writing
Etymology
Devario: appears to be derived from a local vernacular name for the type species of the genus Cyprinus (now Devario) devario Hamilton, 1822. neilgherriensis: n…
Distribution
Appears endemic to tributaries of the Bhavani river system in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu state, southern India including the Pykara, Avalanche and Kaity s…
Habitat
Inhabits hill streams and upper parts of small rivers containing clear, well-oxygenated water with substrates of gravel and variably-sized rocks and some margi…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with surface dimensions of 120 ∗ 45 cm or similar should be the smallest considered.
Maintenance
Likely to fare best in an aquarium set up to resemble a flowing stream or river with a substrate of variably-sized, water-worn rocks, sand, fine gravel and per…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Almost certain to prey chiefly on insects and their larvae in nature although in the aquarium it's a largely unfussy feeder and will accept most foods. A good …
Behaviour and compatibility
Probably not an aggressive fish but may intimidate slow-moving or timid tankmates with its constant activity and vigorous feeding behaviour, meaning it's most …
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females should be rounder-bellied, less colourful and a little larger than males.
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species is almost unheard of in the aquarium trade and little is known about it in general. Day described it as a fish with greenish back, silvery flanks …
References
References
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