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Nana dwarf danio (Microdevario nana) — Cyprinidae

Nana dwarf danio

Microdevario nana
Family: Cyprinidae

The Nana dwarf danio (Microdevario nana) is a fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 8 cm.

Length
8 cm
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Activity
Diurnal
Substrate
Open water
Danger
Harmless

Description

The Nana dwarf danio is a small cyprinid (Danionidae) from clear streams, rivers and lakes of Myanmar in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, laterally compressed, silvery body sometimes with a fine dark longitudinal stripe. As a lively, social schooling fish it swims in the upper and middle layer and snaps at insects, larvae, small zooplankton and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Nana dwarf danio?

The Nana dwarf danio is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Nana dwarf danio live?

The Nana dwarf danio is mostly found around open water.

How big does the Nana dwarf danio get?

The Nana dwarf danio grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.

Is the Nana dwarf danio dangerous to humans?

No, the Nana dwarf danio is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Dwerg-danio sourced
English name
Nana dwarf danio sourced
Scientific name
Microdevario nana
Family
Cyprinidae

Appearance

Max length (cm)
8 inferred
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Substrate
Open water sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Microdevario

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