Orange chromide (Etroplus maculatus) fish species and information / pictures of Orange chromide - Etroplus maculatus

Scientific Name
Etroplus maculatus

Common Name
Orange chromide

Biology
Occurs in lagoons and small streams. Enters estuaries (Ref. 4833). Often found among marginal roots and weeds in lagoons and some dry zone tanks (now relatively rare in the latter habitat). Feeds on fish fry, zooplankton and algae.