Panther danio

Panther danio
Panther Danio
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Danio
Species: D. aesculapii
Binomial name
Danio aesculapii
S. O. Kullander & F. Fang, 2009


The Panther Danio (Danio aesculapii) is a species of danio endemic to Myanmar. Before its description it was referred to as Danio species TW03. The Panther is a smallish danio which on first glance looks a little dull, but displays a variety of colours when sunlight illuminates the fish on its side.


  • Maximum length: 1.5 inches 4 cm
  • Colors: Blue, silver, gold
  • Temperature preference: 20-25 celsius
  • pH preference: 6 to 7
  • Hardness preference: Soft to medium
  • Salinity preference: Low to medium
  • Compatibility: Good but fast like most danios
  • Life span: Typically 2 to 3 years
  • Ease of keeping: Moderate
  • Ease of breeding: Moderate to hard


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