Diagnostic Description
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Body depth 2.8-3.6 times in SL; 17-21 branched anal rays (Ref. 12693); conspicuous black stripe on posterior half of body (Ref. 43281).
Life Cycle
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Spawning occurs during dusk (Ref. 1672).
Morphology
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Analsoft rays: 20 - 22
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits the middle-depth area of streams, ponds and tanks. Occurs in shallow and relatively deep areas of streams, both in still and relatively fast-flowing waters. Form shoals with 15-30 individuals. Feeds mainly on insects, but also takes plants (Ref. 6028).
Biology
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Inhabits the middle-depth area of streams, ponds and tanks. Occurs in shallow and relatively deep areas of streams, both in still and relatively fast-flowing waters. Form shoals with 15-30 individuals. Spawns at dusk or dawn in shallow water with about 30 eggs scattered at a time; egg hatch within 24 hours. Feeds mainly on insects, but also takes plants (Ref. 6028). Rarely seen in markets, probably used to make prahoc. Occasionally imported in the aquarium trade (Ref. 12693). Popular for ornamental purposes (Ref. 44325).
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- Crispina B. Binohlan
Importance
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aquarium: commercial; bait: occasionally
- Recorder
- Crispina B. Binohlan
Indian glass barb: Brief Summary
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Indian glass Danio by AravindManoj...
The Indian glass barb (Laubuka laubuca), is a cyprinid fish in the family Cyprinidae found in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal and Indonesia. This species is reported in Mekong and Chao Phraya.
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