Aquarist Species:  Danio kyathit

Aquarist: AlexG

Species Profile: Danio kyathit

Common Name:   Ocelot Danio

General species photo

Description:   Danio kyathit,also known as Ocelot danio,is a small, schooling species of fish in the family Danionidae. It is endemic to the upper reaches of Irrawaddy River near Myitkyina in northern Myanmar Described in 1998, it is closely related to the better-known zebra danio.

Category:   Characins

Global Region:   Southeast Asia

Distribution:   Endemic to the upper reaches of Irrawaddy River near Myitkyina in northern Myanmar

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2025

Acquired in Sept 2025 from Aquatics & More -NJ- Imported from South East Asia- they seem to prefer cooler water around 68-72 degrees F