Dear All,

We have collected a fish specimen from a freshwater dam in Palghat, Kerala, India. Identifying the fish was not possible. First I thought it was Pelmatolapia mariae; then a friend pointed out it can be Dario urops. 

The size of the fish is about 12cms. It is now being grown in an earthen pond and was found to produce offspring (1 or 2) in different periods throughout the year. I reached this conclusion as the hatchlings were of different size while checking. The hatchlings are darker in colour.

Pictures are attached along. Expecting a positive response in identifying the Fish!

Wishing you all a good day ahead!

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