Family : Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order : Cypriniformes  (carps)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name : Malabar danio
Fish Name : Devario malabaricus
Max size : 12.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 41236)
Environment : benthopelagic
Climate : tropical; 18 - 25°C; 22°N - 6°N
Global Importance : fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: highly commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tmDistribution : Asia: west coast of India and Sri Lanka. Has been widely transported around the world through the aquarium fish trade industry.
Diagnosis : Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 5-5
Biology : Found in a variety of habitats from boulder-strewn mountain torrents to small pools in dry zone streams. Most common in flowing water than in reservoirs and tanks. Forms medium sized shoals and prefers flowing water. Feeds on terrestrial insects and detritus. Spawns in shallow water, among marginal weeds and roots usually after heavy rains. Eggs are light orange and sticky; more than 200 eggs are laid and hatch in 1-2 days. Fry are free-swimming on fifth day. Exhibits cannibalism on eggs (Ref. 6028). Rarely reaches 12 cm (Ref. 41236)
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator :
Main Ref : Kullander, F.F.. 2001. (Ref. 38392)

India country information
Common Names : Malabar danio, ഒഴുക്കിലട്ടി, Balakimoru, Ballandhu, Balooki, Chebli, Kaili, Keyal meen, Ozhukkilatti, Saldanikana, Selvaiparavai, Vannathipodi
Status : native
Salinity : freshwater
Uses : live export: ornamental