Native to South Asia, [3] it is a popular aquarium fish, frequently sold under the trade name zebra danio[4] (and thus often called a "tropical fish" although it is both tropical and subtropical).

Aug 12, 2025 · Also known as the zebra danio, the zebrafish (Danio rerio) belongs to the minnow family Cyprinidae. This freshwater fish is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish due …

The zebrafish, from its humble beginnings in the rivers of South Asia to its current status as a scientific icon and beloved aquarium fish, exemplifies the fascinating complexity and …

zebra fish, any member of either of two unrelated groups of fishes, the freshwater species in the genus Danio (family Cyprinidae; order Cypriniformes) and the saltwater species in the genus …

Basic facts about Zebrafish: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Dec 22, 2025 · The zebrafish is a model organism used to study the development of vertebrates. In this regard, zebrafish are useful because the embryo is transparent, it develops outside of …

The Zebrafish Information Network (ZFIN) is the database of genetic and genomic data for the zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a model organism. ZFIN provides a wide array of expertly curated, …

Zebrafish are commonly said to be a type of minnow, but they’re not, really. Minnow is colloquially a term for small freshwater fish, but more officially it refers to the Cyprinidae family in …

Jun 18, 2025 · Explore zebra danio care, habitat, and breeding details. This hardy zebrafish thrives in community aquariums and makes an ideal pet for hobbyists.

Aug 14, 2025 · Here, authors identify and characterize a VtgR-mediated heat protection mechanism for oocyte development in both mud crabs and zebrafish.