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Name
Scientific name
Devario xyrops
Described by
Authority Fang & Kullander, Year 2009
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Blue Moon 'Danio'
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The blue moon 'danio', Devario xyrops, is a devario known only from small streams draining the western slope of the Rakhine Yoma in western…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–26°C, pH 6–8
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
Myanmar, Kananmae Chaung, Thade, Yan Khaw Chaung
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. xyrops: from the A…
Distribution
Known only from a series of small streams and minor rivers draining the western slope of the Rakhine Yoma mountain range to the north and south of Thandwe, Rak…
Habitat
The Rakhine Yoma forms a natural barrier which cuts the state off from the remainder of the country and other fish species endemic to the region include Danio …
Aquarium size
An aquarium with surface dimensions of 120 ∗ 45 cm or similar should be the smallest considered.
Maintenance
Thrives 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 perhaps some sm…
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
Not an aggressive fish but may upset slow-moving or timid tankmates with its constant activity and vigorous feeding behaviour, and is therefore most appropriat…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females should be rounder-bellied, less colourful and a little larger than males.
Reproduction
Like most small cyprinids Devario spp. are egg-scattering free spawners exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition they will spawn often and in a well…
Notes
This species was sometimes referred to as D. sp 'broken line' prior to being officially described. It can be told apart from all other Devario species except D…
References
References
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