
Devario neilgherriensis
Devario neilgherriensis is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 10 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Endangered. In the aquarium it is kept at 16–24 °C.
- Size
- 10 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 16–24 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Tank footprint
- 120 × 45 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature16–24 °C
pH6.0–7.5
Hardness2–15 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyCyprinidae
- GenusDevario
- SpeciesDevario neilgherriensis
Quick answers
- Devario neilgherriensis size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 10 cm (total length).
- Devario neilgherriensis tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.
- Devario neilgherriensis water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 16–24 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–15 °dGH.
- Devario neilgherriensis: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Endangered.
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Sources
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