Nandus nandus (Hamilton, 1822)
Gangetic leaffish
Nandus nandus
photo by Odell, D.

Family:  Nandidae (Asian leaffishes)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 6 - 8,
Distribution:  Asia: Pakistan to Thailand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults occur 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). Feed on aquatic insects and fishes (Ref. 12693). A high-prized fish and sold fresh.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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