Barbs, Danios, Rasboras, and Minnows
First imported in 2005, these fish are a relatively new addition to the hobby. Officially described in 2009 by Kullander & Fang they are another of the new species found in western Myanmar. Although Danio aesculapii is currently only known from five locations, the poor sampling in western Myanmar means that this species is very likely … Continue reading Danio aesculapii
Origin: The species is known from the Tenasserim River, the Salween and the upper Chao Phraya basins in Myanmar, Thailand, and Yunnan (southern China). There are also records (as Danio pulcher) from the eastern slopes of the Gulf of Thailand drainages and from Pliew, Chantaburi, Chantabun Province, southeastern Thailand and into western Cambodia. In the … Continue reading Danio albolineatus
Origin: Danio choprae is found in a remote area in Myanmar, from the Irrawady drainage. It is beleived to be fairly common although more research is needed to confirm total range. They were first imported in 2003. In the wild, they are most often found in small rocky streams. Size 35mm (1.5 inches). Standard Length … Continue reading Danio choprae
From the photo above, there’s no doubt how this fish came to be known as the Moustached Danio. Danio dangila are large fish growing to around 5 inches in length. I purchased my group in the spring of 2010 on-line from That Fish Place. They currently reside in a 55 gallon tank. They are now … Continue reading Danio dangila (Moustached Danio)
Origin: Danio kerri were first collected in 1929 in south-western Thailand by Mr. A. F. G. Kerr and are named in his honor in 1931 by H.M. Smith when the fish were officially described. The species was described from fish collected in a hill stream, Koh Yao Yai (island), Phuket, Thailand. They are also known to … Continue reading Danio kerri
