Nandus nandus (Hamilton, 1822)

Gangetic leaffish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Nandidae \| Nandinae
Synonyms	Coius nandus, Bedula hamiltonii, Nandus marmoratus, ... more
Common names	Mottled nandus, Nandus, Almindelig bladfisk, ... more

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Main reference

Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran. 1991. (Ref. 4833)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4833)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 6 - 8

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 26°C (Ref. 1672); 38°N - 5°N

Asia: Pakistan to Thailand.
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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 (Ref. 12693). Feeds on aquatic insects and fishes (Ref. 12693). A high-prized fish in spite of its spinous fins and ugly black bands and blotches on the body. Sold fresh.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (20 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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