Systematic position Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Cypriniformes (Carps) Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows and carps) Genus: Danio Species: D. rerio Synonyms Barilius rerio (Hamilton, 1822) Brachydanio frankei Meinken, 1963 Brachydanio rerio (Hamilton, 1822) Cyprinus chapalio Hamilton, 1822 Cyprinus rerio