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Q18 (CDS-II/2019) Geography › Indian Physical Geography › Indian lakes and wetlands Answer Verified

Where are the largest quantity of dchlids found in India?

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The largest quantity of cichlids (often misspelled as 'dchlids') in India is found in the backwaters of Kerala. India is home to only three native species of cichlids: Etroplus suratensis (Green chromide), Pseudetroplus maculatus (Orange chromide), and Etroplus canarensis. The Green chromide, locally known as Karimeen, is the state fish of Kerala and is exceptionally abundant in the brackish backwaters, lagoons, and lakes of the Malabar coastline [1]. These backwaters provide a unique wetland ecosystem where freshwater and saltwater species coexist, creating a rich habitat for these specific fish. While other river systems like the Narmada and Godavari possess high overall fish diversity, they are dominated by Cypriniformes and Siluriformes rather than cichlids. Therefore, the Kerala backwaters remain the primary stronghold for India's native cichlid populations.

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerala_backwaters
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