Giant danio
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit hill streams up to an elevation of 300 m . Found in shaded, mid-hill clear waters with pebble or gravel substrates . They occur in schools at the surface in small high-gradient upland streams . They feed mainly on exogenous insects and also on worms and crustaceans . Not seen in markets, but popular in aquarium trade . Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 100 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body with blue stripes posteriorly .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Giant danio is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Giant danio is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
The fish spawn several times with small intervalls releasing 5-20 eggs each time . A prolific species laying over 1000 eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C
🌿 Ecology
exogenous insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Giant danio is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Giant danio is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Giant danio has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danio aequipinnatus | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Danio aequipinnulus | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Danio lineolatus | Blyth | 1858 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus aequipinnatus | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus lineolatus | Blyth | 1858 | Synonym |
| Perilampus aequipinnatus | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Pteropsarion aequipinnatus | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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