Fish Genus: Danio

For such a new addition to the hobby, the Celestial Pearl Danio (Danio margaritatus), has had a very storied history.

Origin Danio meghalayensis were first described by Sen & Dey in 1985.  It was once thought to be synonymous with Danio dangila, but has since been confirmed by Dr Fang Kullander as a species in its own right.  The name is derived from their collection location of  Meghalaya state, India. These fish typically inhabit mountain streams at an … Continue reading Danio meghalayensis

Origin First described by Fang & Kottelat, in 2000, Danio roseus hails from Myanmar, and Thailand.  They have been collected in the wild from the upper tributaries of the Mekong basin, from northern Thailand (Nong Khai and Chiang Rai Provinces, northern Thailand), northern Lao PDR and recorded from several localities in northern Myanmar (including a tributary of the … Continue reading Danio roseus