Author: (Kulkarni, 1940)
FBname: Malabar ricefish
Comments: Found in estuaries, but can live temporarily in freshwater.  Inhabits quiet rocks and corners of creeks and backwaters.  Can withstand a wide range of salinity varying from 4.36 to 1.35%  (Ref. 48443).  Breeds easily throughout the year peak period during July and August.  Larvicidal fish and eats mosquito larvae at the early instar stages.  A suitable fish in malaria infected areas (Ref. 48443).