Chanda nama Hamilton, 1822

Elongate glass-perchlet

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Ambassidae
Synonyms	Ambassis nama, Bogoda nama, Hamiltonia nama, ... more
Common names	Viherlasiahven, 肩斑玻璃鱼, Nata channa, ... more

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Main reference

Roberts, T.R. 1995. (Ref. 10429)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 11.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 41236)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish

Climate / Range

Tropical; 38°N - 6°N

Asia: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
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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 (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: public aquariums


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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 (12 of 100)	Low

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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