Author: (Jerdon, 1849)
FBname: Malabar danio
Comments: Found in a variety of habitats from boulder-strewn mountain torrents to small pools in dry zone streams.  Most common in flowing water than in reservoirs and tanks.  Forms medium sized shoals and prefers flowing water.  Feeds on terrestrial insects and detritus.  Spawns in shallow water, among marginal weeds and roots usually after heavy rains.  Eggs are light orange and sticky; more than 200 eggs are laid and hatch in 1-2 days.  Fry are free-swimming on fifth day.  Exhibits cannibalism on eggs (Ref. 6028). Rarely reaches 12 cm (Ref. 41236).