GloFish and Similar Species
Danio rerio (modified)
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Zebra Danio
Danio rerio
Key differences: The wild-type Danio rerio lacks the fluorescent pigmentation. It has a silver-gold body with 5-9 distinct horizontal blue-black stripes extending from the gill cover to the caudal fin. GloFish retain the body shape and fin structure but are distinguished by their engineered, uniform fluorescent colors.
Leopard Danio
Danio rerio var. frankei
Key differences: A spotted variant of Danio rerio, often confused with the wild type. It has a similar body shape but features irregular dark spots instead of stripes. GloFish are distinct due to their solid, fluorescent colors.
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