Where Does Green Chromide Live?

Green Chromide lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Green Chromide

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, often less than 5 meters deep.

Environment

Inhabits estuaries, backwaters, lagoons, and coastal freshwater lakes. Prefers areas with submerged vegetation, rocky outcrops, and muddy or sandy bottoms. Tolerates a wide range of salinities, from pure freshwater to moderately brackish conditions.

Geographic range

Native to the coastal waters and associated estuaries of southern India (primarily Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu) and Sri Lanka. It has also been introduced to other regions for aquaculture purposes.

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