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Laubuca laubuca (Hamilton, 1822)

Synonym: Laubuka laubuca (Hamilton 1822)
Laubuca laubuca (Hamilton, 1822)
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🗒 Synonyms
No Data
🗒 Common Names
Assamese
  • Cheblai
  • Dorikana
  • Herbaggi
  • Laupattia
  • Modoneekannah
Bengali
  • Beckichela
  • Dankena
  • Layubuka
English
  • Indian Glass-barb
  • Indian Hatchetfish
  • Winged Danio
Hin
  • Dendula
  • Dennahrah
Hindi
  • Dendula
  • Dennahrah
Kannada
  • Barle
  • Malli
Malayalam
  • Mathiparal
  • മത്തിപ്പരല്
Marathi
  • Ulkut
Oriya
  • Bankoe
Other
  • Coonchelie
Punjabi
  • Coonchelie
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Brief
Freshwater, Brackish, Ornamental, Used as bait, Threatened
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
Contributors 
Thomas Vattakaven
Status UNDER_CREATION
Licenses CC_BY_NC
References 
    Diagnostic Keys
    Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Rainboth, W.J. 1996 Fishes of the Cambodian Mekong. FAO Species Identification Field Guide for Fishery Purposes. FAO, Rome, 265 p.
    Description
    Body depth 2.8-3.6 times in SL; 17-21 branched anal rays ; conspicuous black stripe on posterior half of body .
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Rainboth, W.J. 1996 Fishes of the Cambodian Mekong. FAO Species Identification Field Guide for Fishery Purposes. FAO, Rome, 265 p.
    No Data
    📚 Natural History
    Life Cycle
    Spawning occurs during dusk .
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch 1991 Aquarien Atlas. Band. 1. Melle: Mergus, Verlag fur Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 992 p.
    Size
    Max Length

    17 TL (unsexed) 

    Size

    17.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; )

    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Pethiyagoda, R. 1991 Freshwater fishes of Sri Lanka. The Wildlife Heritage Trust of Sri Lanka, Colombo. 362 p.
    Trophic Strategy
    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 .
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Rainboth, W.J. 1996 Fishes of the Cambodian Mekong. FAO Species Identification Field Guide for Fishery Purposes. FAO, Rome, 265 p.
    No Data
    📚 Habitat and Distribution
    General Habitat

    Habitat

    Freshwater
    Freshwater
    Habitat pelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 10; depth range 0 - 2 m
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
      Description
      Remark

      Occurs throughout India

      Occurrence

      native 

      Distribution

      Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malay Peninsula and Indonesia . Reported from Nepal and Indochina ; Mekong and Chao Phraya basins .

      Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
      Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
      Contributors 
      Status UNDER_CREATION
      Licenses CC_BY_NC
      References 
      1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p.
      No Data
      📚 Occurrence
      No Data
      📚 Demography and Conservation
      Conservation Status

      IUCN Red List Category

      Least Concern
      Least Concern
      Not Evaluated IUCN 2006
      Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
      Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
      Contributors 
      Status UNDER_CREATION
      Licenses CC_BY_NC
      References 
      1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
      No Data
      📚 Uses and Management
      Uses
      aquarium: commercial; bait: occasionally
      Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
      Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=12061, version (12/2013).
      Contributors 
      Status UNDER_CREATION
      Licenses CC_BY_NC
      References 
      1. Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A. Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott 1991 World fishes important to North Americans. Exclusive of species from the continental waters of the United States and Canada. Am. Fish. Soc. Spec. Publ. (21):243 p. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p.
      No Data
      📚 Information Listing
      References
      Overview > Diagnostic > Diagnostic Keys
      1. Rainboth, W.J. 1996 Fishes of the Cambodian Mekong. FAO Species Identification Field Guide for Fishery Purposes. FAO, Rome, 265 p.
      Overview > Diagnostic > Description
      1. Rainboth, W.J. 1996 Fishes of the Cambodian Mekong. FAO Species Identification Field Guide for Fishery Purposes. FAO, Rome, 265 p.
      Natural History > Life Cycle
      1. Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch 1991 Aquarien Atlas. Band. 1. Melle: Mergus, Verlag fur Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 992 p.
      Natural History > Size
      1. Pethiyagoda, R. 1991 Freshwater fishes of Sri Lanka. The Wildlife Heritage Trust of Sri Lanka, Colombo. 362 p.
      Natural History > Trophic Strategy
      1. Rainboth, W.J. 1996 Fishes of the Cambodian Mekong. FAO Species Identification Field Guide for Fishery Purposes. FAO, Rome, 265 p.
      Habitat and Distribution > Distribution > Description
      1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p.
      Demography and Conservation > Conservation Status
      1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
      Uses and Management > Uses
      1. Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A. Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott 1991 World fishes important to North Americans. Exclusive of species from the continental waters of the United States and Canada. Am. Fish. Soc. Spec. Publ. (21):243 p. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. vol 1. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. 541 p.

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      📚 Meta data
      No Data
      🐾 Taxonomy
      RootRoot
      KingdomAnimalia
      PhylumChordata
      ClassActinopterygii
      OrderCypriniformes
      FamilyCyprinidae
      GenusLaubuka
      SpeciesLaubuka laubuca (Hamilton 1822)
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