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Panther danio

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Panther danio
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Danioninae
Genus: Danio
Species:
D. aesculapii
Binomial name
Danio aesculapii

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.

References

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  1. ^ Ng, H.H (2010). "Danio aesculapii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. IUCN: e.T170121A6721253. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T170121A6721253.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.