Bornean leaffish (Nandus nebulosus)

Scientific name: Nandus nebulosus Gray, 1835

The Bornean leaffish (Nandus nebulosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Nandidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Asia, Thailand to Indonesia.

Bornean leaffish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Found in hill streams to peat. Recorded from small streams and flooded forest. Solitary and with its cryptic coloration, strongly resembles a piece of dead leaf. Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Nandus nebulosus
Family: Nandidae (Asian leaffishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Common length: 6.0
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 10 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Thailand to Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial