Author: (Hamilton, 1822)
FBname: Gangetic leaffish
Comments: Adults occur frequently in ditches and inundated fields.  Common in summer months when it is collected from dried-up beds of tanks, beels, bheries and others.  Found most commonly in standing or sluggish waters of lakes, reservoirs or canals (Ref. 12693).  Feed on aquatic insects and fishes (Ref. 12693).  A high-prized fish and sold fresh.