Danio and "D. rerio". About a century later (1916) and with many more species described in the meantime, the genus was split; the larger species into "Danio" and the smaller species into the genus "Brachydanio". In 1991, though, the two genera were recombined; most larger species formerly within the genus "Danio" have now been reclassified into the genus "Devario". Also, "Brachydanio" is now a junior synonym of "Danio". There are currently 27 recognized species in this genus: Danio Danio is a genus of small freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae found in South and Southeast Asia, commonly kept in aquaria. They
Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) In the "Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game, creature types are rough categories of creatures which determine the way game mechanics affect the creature. In the 3rd edition and related games, there are between thirteen and seventeen creature types. Creature type is determined by the designer of a monster, based upon its nature or physical attributes. The choice of type is important, as all creatures which have a given type will share certain characteristics (with some exceptions). In 3rd and 3.5 editions, type determines features such as hit dice, base attack bonus, saving throws, and