Indian Glassy Fish and Similar Species
Parambassis ranga
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Burmese Glassfish
Parambassis pulcinella
Key differences: P. pulcinella grows larger (up to 10 cm) and has a more pronounced nuchal hump (a bump on the back of the head), especially in males. Its transparency is also less pronounced than P. ranga.
High-fin Glassfish
Parambassis lala
Key differences: P. lala is smaller (up to 3 cm) and has significantly elongated dorsal and anal fins, particularly in males, which are much more prominent than in P. ranga.
Malabar Glassy Perchlet
Parambassis thomassi
Key differences: P. thomassi is generally larger (up to 10 cm) and has a more elongated body shape compared to the more compressed P. ranga. Its transparency can also be less pronounced.
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