How to Identify and Classify Danios
  • 1. Which fin is NOT typically used for identifying Danio species?
A) Anal fin
B) Dorsal fin
C) Adipose fin
D) Caudal fin
  • 2. What body shape is most common among Danio species?
A) Eel-shaped
B) Globular
C) Disk-shaped
D) Torpedo-shaped
  • 3. What is the primary diet of most Danios in the wild?
A) Plant roots
B) Algae
C) Insects and invertebrates
D) Detritus
  • 4. What type of water parameters do Danios generally prefer?
A) Brackish
B) Very acidic
C) Slightly acidic to neutral
D) Highly alkaline
  • 5. Which Danio species is known for its bright horizontal stripes?
A) Glowlight Danio (Danio choprai)
B) Giant Danio (Devario aequipinnulus)
C) Pearl Danio (Danio albolineatus)
D) Zebra Danio (Danio rerio)
  • 6. The term 'Devario' refers to what?
A) A related genus of larger Danios
B) A disease affecting Danios
C) A type of Danio food
D) A specific fin pattern
  • 7. What is the typical size range for most Danio species?
A) 5-7 inches
B) 8-10 inches
C) 1 foot or more
D) 1-3 inches
  • 8. What behavior is common among Danio species?
A) Nocturnal hunting
B) Aggressive territoriality
C) Active schooling
D) Solitary bottom-dwelling
  • 9. Which feature is LEAST helpful in identifying a Danio?
A) Color pattern
B) Scale size
C) Body shape
D) Fin ray count
  • 10. What is the general region of origin for most Danio species?
A) South America
B) Australia
C) Africa
D) Southeast Asia
  • 11. Which Danio is known for its shimmering, iridescent scales?
A) Leopard Danio (Danio frankei)
B) Zebra Danio (Danio rerio)
C) Pearl Danio (Danio albolineatus)
D) Celestial Pearl Danio (Danio margaritatus)
  • 12. What does 'sexually dimorphic' mean?
A) Males and females have different appearances
B) They can change their sex
C) They reproduce asexually
D) They only reproduce in groups
  • 13. How do you typically tell male and female Danios apart?
A) Females have brighter colors
B) Males are always larger
C) Females are usually rounder
D) Males have longer fins
  • 14. Which of these is NOT a common color seen in Danios?
A) Blue
B) Purple
C) Silver
D) Gold
  • 15. The Celestial Pearl Danio (Danio margaritatus) is also known as:
A) Ruby Barb
B) Diamond Guppy
C) Galaxy Rasbora
D) Emerald Tetra
  • 16. What type of spawning behavior is typical for Danios?
A) Livebearers
B) Egg scatterers
C) Nest builders
D) Mouthbrooders
  • 17. What is a good tank size for a small school of Danios?
A) 5 gallons
B) 2 gallons
C) 10 gallons
D) 50 gallons
  • 18. What type of current do Danios prefer in their tank?
A) Very strong current
B) Moderate current
C) No current
D) Stagnant water
  • 19. Which Danio species can grow to be quite large, reaching up to 4 inches?
A) Glowlight Danio (Danio choprai)
B) Giant Danio (Devario aequipinnulus)
C) Zebra Danio (Danio rerio)
D) Spotted Danio (Danio nigrofasciatus)
  • 20. What is the scientific name for the Glowlight Danio?
A) Danio rerio
B) Danio choprai
C) Danio margaritatus
D) Danio albolineatus
  • 21. Which fin is the most important for propulsion in Danios?
A) Caudal fin
B) Dorsal fin
C) Anal fin
D) Pectoral fin
  • 22. What is a common symptom of illness in Danios?
A) Clamped fins
B) Increased activity
C) Brighter colors
D) Increased appetite
  • 23. What does the term 'shoaling' refer to?
A) Aggressively defending a territory
B) Laying eggs
C) Hiding amongst plants
D) Swimming together in a loose group
  • 24. Which of these is a common behavior exhibited by Danios?
A) Building bubble nests
B) Hunting larger fish
C) Playing in the filter current
D) Burying themselves in the substrate
  • 25. Which of these tankmates is NOT generally suitable for Danios?
A) Small tetras
B) Peaceful rasboras
C) Aggressive, fin-nipping species
D) Corydoras catfish
  • 26. What is a good indicator of water quality in a Danio tank?
A) Clear water and stable parameters
B) Cloudy water
C) High ammonia levels
D) A strong fishy odor
  • 27. How often should you perform water changes in a Danio tank?
A) Monthly
B) Only when the water is visibly dirty
C) Every six months
D) Weekly or bi-weekly
  • 28. What is the approximate lifespan of a well-cared for Danio?
A) 10+ years
B) 6-8 years
C) 1-2 years
D) 3-5 years
  • 29. What food form is best for Danios?
A) Small flakes or pellets
B) Vegetable matter only
C) Live goldfish
D) Large sinking pellets
  • 30. Which Danio species has vertical bars instead of horizontal stripes?
A) Zebra Danio (Danio rerio)
B) Giant Danio (Devario aequipinnulus)
C) Spotted Danio (Danio nigrofasciatus)
D) Pearl Danio (Danio albolineatus)
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