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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Indian glassy fish

Chanda ranga Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found in sluggish and standing water. A common species proliferating in impoundments. Most abundant during the rainy season. Feeds on invertebrates , worms and crustaceans . Breeds everywhere during the rains. Builds a nest and guards its young. Rare in markets and often found in the aquarium trade . Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm .

Scientific Name
Chanda ranga
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Water Temp
20–30 °C

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Indian glassy fish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Indian glassy fish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Indian glassy fish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Produces up to 500 eggs.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19; potamodromous . Tropical; 20°C - 30°C ; 38°N - 1°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
3.5±0.32
Food Items

invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
9.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–30°C
pH Range
7–8

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

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