zebra danio
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The term "zebra fish" can refer to two unrelated groups of fish. One is the freshwater zebra danio (Danio rerio), a small aquarium fish native to Asia, characterized by its dark blue and silvery stripes. The other group comprises saltwater species in the genus Pterois, commonly known as lionfish or turkeyfish. These marine fish have large pectoral fins and venomous spines, with colorful vertical stripes.1
The zebra danio (Danio rerio) is a popular species in home aquariums, known for its active schooling behavior and distinctive lengthwise blue and yellow stripes.2
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danioAmong these are the zebra danio, or zebra fish (B. rerio), a popular species with lengthwise blue and yellow stripes, and the giant danio (D. malabaricus), a striped blue and yellow fish about 11 cm (4 inches) long.
Read MoreAmong these are the zebra danio, or zebra fish (B. rerio), a popular species with lengthwise blue and yellow stripes, and the giant danio (D. malabaricus), a striped blue and yellow fish about 11 cm (4 inches) long.
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zebra fishThe zebra danio (Danio rerio), a popular freshwater aquarium fish originally from Asia, is small (up to about 4 cm [1.5 inches] long) and has dark-blue and silvery longitudinal stripes.
Read MoreThe zebra danio (Danio rerio), a popular freshwater aquarium fish originally from Asia, is small (up to about 4 cm [1.5 inches] long) and has dark-blue and silvery longitudinal stripes.
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