Leopard danio facts for kids
The leopard danio (Brachydanio rerio or Brachydanio frankei) is a species of freshwater fish. They are native to India.
In the aquarium
The leopard danio is an active fish that likes to live in shoals (groups). They are peaceful fish. They are often kept in community fish tanks. They grow to about 40-50 mm. They like to live in a water temperature of about 18–25°C.
Diet
Leopard danios are omnivores. In the wild, they mostly eat invertebrates. In tanks, they can eat bloodworms, brine shrimp and flake foods.
Images for kids
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A zebrafish pigment mutant (bottom) produced by insertional mutagenesis. A wild-type embryo (top) is shown for comparison. The mutant lacks black pigment in its melanocytes because it is unable to synthesize melanin properly.
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FDA research used Zebrafish to show the effects of ketamine on neurological development
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