Indian glass barb
📖 Overview
Inhabits the middle-depth area of streams, ponds and tanks. Occurs in shallow and relatively deep areas of streams, both in still and relatively fast-flowing waters. Form shoals with 15-30 individuals. Spawns at dusk or dawn in shallow water with about 30 eggs scattered at a time; egg hatch within 24 hours. Feeds mainly on insects, but also takes plants . Rarely seen in markets, probably used to make prahoc. Occasionally imported in the aquarium trade . Popular for ornamental purposes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22. Body depth 2.8-3.6 times in SL; 17-21 branched anal rays ; conspicuous black stripe on posterior half of body .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian glass barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Indian glass barb is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Spawning occurs during dusk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 10; depth range 0 - 2 m. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
insects, but also takes plants (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Indian glass barb is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Indian glass barb is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Indian glass barb has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Indian Glass Barb |
| 🌍BEN | দেশি লাউবুছা |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Hohtokölibarbi |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Danio-vidro |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Индийская чехонь |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chela huae | Tirant | 1883 | Synonym |
| Chela labauca | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Chela labuca | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Chela laubuca | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Clupea huae | Tirant | 1883 | Synonym |
| Cyprinus laubuca | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Danio menoni | Barman | 1986 | Synonym |
| Laubuca guttatus | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Laubuca laubuca | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus laubuca | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Perilampus fulvescens | Blyth | 1860 | Synonym |
| Perilampus guttatus | McClelland | 1839 | Synonym |
| Perilampus laubuca | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 10 records indexed .
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