Dario dario (Hamilton, 1822)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Badidae
Synonyms	Labrus dario, Badis dario, Badis badis bengalensis, ... more
Common names	Scharlakansbadis, Tulimakkarakala, ... more

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Main reference

Kullander, S.O. and R. Britz. 2002. (Ref. 46238)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 1.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 46238); 1.21 cm SL (female)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m (Ref. 46238)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Asia: India.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7; Vertebrae: 24 - 25. No palatine dentition. Scales in transverse row 8.5. Pre-, post-, and supraorbital stripes present. No anguloarticular lateralis canal. Males with 7 prominent dark vertical bars across sides; females uniform or with indistinct vertical bars (Ref. 46238).

Collected from a stream (in November, dry season) which varied in width between 2-5 m and in depth 30-70 cm; the water is crystal clear and around 26°C; dense vegetation of aquatic plants (e.g. Limnophila, Hygrophila, Vallisneria, Ottelia, and Rotala species); bottom cover was sand and fine gravel (Ref. 46238).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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