Asian Leaf Fish
Product Information
Size / Weight / AgeMax length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed;
Environment: Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 6 - 8
Climate / Range
Tropical; 22°C - 26°C ; 38°N - 5°N
Distribution
Asia: Pakistan to Thailand.
Occurs 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. Feeds on aquatic insects and fishes. A high-prized fish in spite of its spinous fins and ugly black bands and blotches on the body. Sold fresh.
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