Leopard Danio ***

Fish Species

Leopard Danio

Leopard Danio - Description

The Leopard Danio is an ideal fish for the beginner, they are beautiful, hardy and prolific breeders! The Leopard Danio is though to be a spotted version of the Zebra Danio. They are a fast moving active fish that should be placed in groups of at least three specimens.

Popular Name: Leopard Danio
Species: Brachydanio frankei

Profile of the Leopard Danio

This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Leopard Danio species.

Size: Up to 6cm
Fish Tank conditions: 19-24 Degrees PH 6.0-8.0
Diet / Feeding: Dried, Flake or Pellet Food
Temperament: Very Active, Peaceful Fish
Habitat: Rivers and Streams
Behaviour: Good Community fish but need plenty of room to swim
Range: South Central Asia including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh

Scientific Classification of the Leopard Danio

Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

Species: Brachydanio frankei
Popular Name: Leopard Danio
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family:Cyprinidae

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Facts about Fish Species - Leopard Danio

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

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