The Indian glaskilli (Oryzias setnai) is a brackish-water fish of the family Adrianichthyidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Indian ricefish is a minute surface fish from fresh and brackish water of the west coast of India. The species reaches only about 3 cm and has a slender, translucent body with large, high-set eyes. It schools just below the water surface of ditches, rice fields and coastal water and feeds on small zooplankton, mosquito larvae and floating particles. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Indian glaskilli?
The Indian glaskilli has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly white and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Indian glaskilli live?
The Indian glaskilli lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Indian glaskilli get?
The Indian glaskilli grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Indian glaskilli dangerous to humans?
No, the Indian glaskilli is harmless to humans.
Is the Indian glaskilli edible?
The Indian glaskilli is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Oryzias
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