Systematic position Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Cypriniformes (Carps) Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows and carps) Genus: Devario Species: D. devario Synonym: Cyprinus devario Hamilton, 1822 Danio devario (Hamilton, 1822) Leuciscus devario (Hamilton, 1822) Perilampus devario (Hamilton, 1822) Deuario