Malabar Danio (Jerdan, 1849)
| Scientific Name | Brachydanio malabaricus |
| Diet | Omnivore: bloodworms, tubifex, brine shrimp; prepared flake, pellets. Some vegetable matter should be offered. |
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| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Origin | Asia: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner |
| Community Aquarium Safe | Yes |
| Coloration | Blue-gray body with tan lateral lines with red fluorescence |
| Disposition | Peaceful |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Compatibility | Compatible with Angelfish, Barbs, Catfish, Cichlids, Danios, Gouramis, Livebearers, Loaches, Minnows, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Tetras. |
| Mature Size | Typically 4 inches in the aquarium, to 6 inches in the Wild. |
| Minimum Recommended Aquarium Size | 50 gallons |
| Sexual Dimorphism | None visible. |