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Brown chameleonfish (Badis corycaeus) — Badidae

Brown chameleonfish

Badis corycaeus
Family: Badidae

The Brown chameleonfish (Badis corycaeus) is a freshwater fish of the family Badidae that grows up to 4 cm.

Length
3.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless

Description

The Brown chameleonfish is a chameleonfish (Badidae) from slow-flowing, shaded fresh water of Myanmar in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a stocky body that can change colour quickly with mood and surroundings, from brown to blue or red. As a shy, territorial bottom-dweller it shelters among leaf litter, roots and plants and snaps at small invertebrates and insect larvae. The male guards the brood in a small cave. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Brown chameleonfish?

The Brown chameleonfish has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.

Where does the Brown chameleonfish live?

The Brown chameleonfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Brown chameleonfish get?

The Brown chameleonfish grows to a maximum of about 4 cm. On average the species is around 3 cm.

Is the Brown chameleonfish dangerous to humans?

No, the Brown chameleonfish is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Bruin kameleonbaarsje sourced
English name
Brown chameleonfish sourced
Scientific name
Badis corycaeus
Family
Badidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
3.5 verified
Average length (cm)
2.5 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Badis

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