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Scarlet Badis
About Scarlet Badis
The Scarlet Badis (Dario dario), also known as the Rainbow Badis, is a freshwater fish native to India. It is calm, sociable, and high-energy. This colorful little fish has striking vertical red and blue stripes and is known for its bright colors and interesting behavior. Small fish are typically easily intimidated by larger fish, so Scarlet Badis are best kept with fish of similar size.
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Common Name
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Rainbow badis, Scarlet Gem badis, Gem badis
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Dario dario
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Species
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Dario dario
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Genus
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Dario
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SubFamily
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Caviinae
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Family
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Badidae
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SuperFamily
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Percoidea
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SubOrder
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Characoidei
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Order
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Anabantiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Scarlet Badis |
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Color
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Blue
Orange
Red
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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0.51 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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1.6 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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64.5°F to 78.5°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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6.5 to 8.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Scarlet Badis including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Paddling
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Scarlet Badis. |
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Lifespan
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6 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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India
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