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Chanda nama Hamilton, 1822 Elongate glass-perchlet |
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photo by
Hossain, M.A.R. |
| Family: | Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in standing and running waters; clear streams, canals, beels, ponds, and inundated paddy fields. Abundant during rainy season (Ref. 1479). This species could effectively be used in the control of guinea worms and also for malarial control. These small, bony, fleshy fishes are sold in heaps along with other small fishes in the market. Popular for aquarium purposes (Ref. 44325). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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