Panther danio

The panther danio (Danio aesculapii) is a species of danio. Originating in Myanmar and Bangladesh^[2], this fish can be kept in community tanks. 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.^[3]

Panther danio
Conservation status
Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cypriniformes
Family:	Danionidae
Subfamily:	Danioninae
Genus:	Danio
Species:	D. aesculapii
Binomial name
Danio aesculapii Kullander & F. Fang, 2009
Synonyms
Brachydanio aesculapii (Kullander & F. Fang, 2009)