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The Blue laubuca (Laubuka laubuca) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The Indian glass barb is a small minnow (Danionidae) from South Asia. The species is small, strongly laterally compressed and silvery with a deep, hatchet-like chest and long pectoral fins. It lives in the middle and surface layer of streams, ponds and tanks, in both shallow and deeper parts. At the surface it snaps insects and small zooplankton. It lives in schools. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue laubuca?
The Blue laubuca has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Deep, hatchet-like breast with long pectoral fins; small schooling surface fish.
Where does the Blue laubuca live?
The Blue laubuca lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water. South Asia; streams, ponds and water tanks.
How big does the Blue laubuca get?
The Blue laubuca grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Blue laubuca dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue laubuca is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue laubuca edible?
The Blue laubuca is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Laubuka
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