Indian glassy fish
📖 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 .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Indian glassy fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian glassy fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 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
invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassis alta | Cuvier | 1828 | Synonym |
| Ambassis barlovi | Sykes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Ambassis notatus | Blyth | 1860 | Synonym |
| Ambassis ranga | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Chanda ranga | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
| Parambassis notatus | Blyth | 1860 | Synonym |
| Pseudambassis notatus | Blyth | 1860 | Synonym |
| Pseudambassis ranga | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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