Dwarf Danio and Similar Species
Danio nigrofasciatus
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Dwarf Danio. Here are the key differences.
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Zebra Danio
Danio rerio
Key differences: Larger size (up to 5 cm), typically has 5-7 distinct, continuous blue-black horizontal stripes, and possesses two pairs of barbels.
Leopard Danio
Danio rerio var. frankei
Key differences: A spotted variant of the Zebra Danio, but generally larger and with more irregular, leopard-like spots rather than the more linear or broken patterns of D. nigrofasciatus. Also possesses barbels.
Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
Key differences: Smaller (up to 2.5 cm), has a dark blue body with numerous iridescent pearl-like spots, and red fins with black stripes. Distinctly different pattern and coloration.
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