Where Does Indian Leaffish Live?

Indian Leaffish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Indian Leaffish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths, often near the surface or amidst submerged vegetation.

Environment

Slow-moving or stagnant freshwater bodies such as ponds, ditches, canals, beels, oxbow lakes, and the vegetated margins of rivers. Prefers areas with dense aquatic vegetation, submerged roots, and leaf litter, which provide cover for ambush predation.

Geographic range

Widely distributed across South Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its range extends from the Indus basin in the west to the Mekong basin in the east.

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