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Nandus nandus (Hamilton, 1822) Gangetic leaffish |
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photo by
Odell, D. |
| Family: | Nandidae (Asian leaffishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 6 - 8, | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Pakistan to Thailand. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults occur frequently in ditches and inundated fields. Common in summer months when it is collected from dried-up beds of tanks, beels, bheries and others. Found most commonly in standing or sluggish waters of lakes, reservoirs or canals (Ref. 12693). Feed on aquatic insects and fishes (Ref. 12693). A high-prized fish and sold fresh. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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