Where Does Scarlet Badis Live?

Scarlet Badis lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Scarlet Badis

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Shallow, typically less than 1 meter.

Environment

Slow-moving, clear, shallow waters of small streams, rivulets, and ponds, often heavily vegetated with aquatic plants and leaf litter. They prefer areas with dense cover and minimal current.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Brahmaputra River basin in parts of India (West Bengal, Assam) and possibly northern Myanmar.

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