Danio rerio (Hamilton, 1822)
Genus: Danio Jordan
Body compressed, abdomen rounded, mouth anterior (superior), lower jaw with a symphyseal knob. 10 – 19 rays in dorsal fin. Dorsal fin inserted far back with its posterior half placed above anal fin.
Synonyms: Cyprinus rerio Hamilton – Buchanan 1822; Brachydanio frankei Meinken, 1963; C. chapalio Hamilton, 1822; Danio frankei Meinken, 1963; D. lineatus Day, 1868.
Diagnosis: Dorsal fin rays 2/6, anal 2-3/12-13, pectoral 1/11-12 Body elongate, very slim and slightly compressed; with 4 or 5 continuous and marginally smooth strips, lateral line absent. Mouth small, obliquely directed upward; barbels two pairs, rostral barbel longer than eye diameter.
Common names: Zebra danio, zebra fish, bhitti
Distribution:
Punatsangchhu: Kalikhola (Dagana)
Amochhu: Dorti khola (Chukha)
Altitude: 135 – 200 MASL
Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN)
