Leopard Danio
Description
of the Leopard Danio
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.
Profile of
the Leopard Danio
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Leopard Danio species.
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Size: Up to 6cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
19-24 Degrees PH 6.0-8.0
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Diet / Feeding:
Dried, Flake or Pellet Food
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Temperament:
Very Active, Peaceful Fish
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Habitat: Rivers
and Streams
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Behaviour: Good
Community fish but need plenty of room to swim
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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.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Leopard Danio?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist! Male Leopard Danios tend to be
thinner than Females.
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Leopard Danio slimy?
Leopard Danio secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Leopard Danio to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Leopard Danio have gills?
Gills enable the Leopard Danio to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Leopard Danio have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Leopard Danio
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Leopard Danio
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Leopard Danio
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Leopard Danio
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Leopard Danio
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